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DACIA SANDERO SWAY MOT pass rate

95.0% of 1,775 DACIA SANDERO SWAY MOT tests pass.

The SANDERO SWAY passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the average across all DACIA models, which sits at 79.2%.

The DACIA SANDERO SWAY passes its MOT 95.0% of the time — well above the national average for cars, which sits at 79.2%.

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This is the average across every DACIA SANDERO SWAY in the dataset. Look up your own registration for its actual MOT history, and a free place to keep its maintenance records.

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Pass rate by vehicle age

Pass rate stays relatively stable with age: 95.4% at 0–3 years versus 93.8% at 3–6 years.

Pass rate by vehicle age band0–3 years95.4%3–6 years93.8%6–10 yearsn/a10–15 yearsn/a15+ yearsn/a
DACIA SANDERO SWAY pass rate and average mileage by vehicle age band
Vehicle agePass rateTestsAverage mileage
0–3 years95.4%1,42318,442 miles
3–6 years93.8%35223,491 miles
6–10 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
10–15 yearsno tests recorded0no reading
15+ yearsno tests recorded0no reading

Common MOT failure reasons for the DACIA SANDERO SWAY

The most common reason the DACIA SANDERO SWAY fails its MOT is visibility — present in 35.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".

Top MOT failure categories for the DACIA SANDERO SWAY
CategoryShare of failed testsExample
Visibility35.9%Does not clear the windscreen effectively
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment35.9%Too high
Tyres26.3%Has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Brakes10.9%Less than 1.5 mm thick
Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems3.8%Not functioning as intended
Suspension3.2%Mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible
Seat belt installation check1.3%Has cut and/or reworked original webbing
Body, chassis, structure1.3%Missing
Noise, emissions and leaks0.6%Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

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Frequently asked questions

What is the MOT pass rate for the DACIA SANDERO SWAY?
95.0% of DACIA SANDERO SWAY MOT tests pass, based on 1,775 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
What are the most common MOT failures for the DACIA SANDERO SWAY?
The most common reason the DACIA SANDERO SWAY fails its MOT is visibility — present in 35.9% of failed tests, most often logged as "Does not clear the windscreen effectively".
Does this show the DACIA SANDERO SWAY'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.