DACIA SANDERO MOT pass rate
76.6% of 137,308 DACIA SANDERO MOT tests pass.
At 76.6%, The SANDERO passes slightly less often than the average across all DACIA models (79.2%).
At 76.6%, The DACIA SANDERO passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the DACIA SANDERO tested at 0–3 years pass 94.2% of the time, compared with just 65.2% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 94.2% | 5,296 | 18,947 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.6% | 40,979 | 30,623 miles |
| 6–10 years | 72.5% | 73,689 | 55,689 miles |
| 10–15 years | 65.2% | 17,342 | 73,909 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DACIA SANDERO
The most common reason the DACIA SANDERO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too low".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 46.9% | Too low |
| Suspension | 27.6% | Fractured or broken |
| Brakes | 26.3% | Less than 1.5 mm thick |
| Visibility | 23.9% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 17.4% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Body, chassis, structure | 17.3% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.3% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Steering | 4.0% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 1.7% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Road Wheels | 0.4% | Badly distorted |
Related DACIA models
- DACIA DUSTER — 81.7% pass rate
- DACIA LOGAN — 78.5% pass rate
- DACIA SANDERO STEPWAY — 93.0% pass rate
- DACIA SANDERO SWAY — 95.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DACIA SANDERO?
- 76.6% of DACIA SANDERO MOT tests pass, based on 137,308 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DACIA SANDERO?
- The most common reason the DACIA SANDERO fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 46.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Too low".
- Does this show the DACIA SANDERO's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DACIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.