2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

822 MOT tests in 2024. 78.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

90Well below average
Passed first time78.1%
Failed or needed repairs21.9%
Typical mileage at test31,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 822 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively6.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    19 marked dangerous
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.5%
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low1.2%
  7. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.1%
    13 marked dangerous
  9. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics11.3%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)9.2%
  3. Brakes4.1%
  4. Tyres3.4%
  5. Suspension1.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.2%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.5%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.8%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened4.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.6%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 78.1% of 2020 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 822 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 90, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).