2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

8,578 MOT tests in 2024. 79.4% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time79.4%
Failed or needed repairs20.6%
Typical mileage at test23,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,578 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively9.3%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.4%
    144 marked dangerous
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.2%
    136 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too high1.0%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.0%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)12.2%
  2. Lights & electrics8.7%
  3. Tyres3.7%
  4. Brakes2.9%
  5. Suspension0.6%
  6. Emissions & leaks0.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.3%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.3%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.3%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.6%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.3%

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 Sandero?

In 2024, 79.4% of 2020 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,578 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick. The biggest problem area was visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors).

Is the 2020 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).