2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

11,682 MOT tests in 2024. 77.8% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time77.8%
Failed or needed repairs22.2%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,682 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively5.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low3.5%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.5%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    269 marked dangerous
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.3%
    203 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics12.7%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  3. Brakes4.0%
  4. Tyres4.0%
  5. Suspension1.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.4%
  7. Body & chassis0.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure20.5%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.7%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.5%

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 2019 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 77.8% of 2019 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,682 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 Dacia Sandero?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too low; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).