2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

7,838 MOT tests in 2024. 89.5% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.5%
Failed or needed repairs10.5%
Typical mileage at test17,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 7,838 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: too high1.6%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.9%
  4. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick0.9%
    83 marked dangerous
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm0.8%
    85 marked dangerous
  7. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.6%
    51 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: too low0.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics3.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.5%
  3. Tyres3.3%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  6. Body & chassis0.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.2%
  8. Suspension0.1%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.0%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.5%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened2.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. 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 2021 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 89.5% of 2021 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 7,838 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Dacia Sandero?

The most common failure reasons were wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively; headlamp aim: too high; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).