2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,034 MOT tests in 2024. 62.4% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time62.4%
Failed or needed repairs37.6%
Typical mileage at test85,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,034 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.6%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low4.3%
  3. Horn: not working4.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.3%
    93 marked dangerous
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.6%
  6. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.0%
  7. Anti-roll bars - linkage: fractured1.6%
    36 marked dangerous
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  9. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics20.8%
  2. Suspension14.6%
  3. Brakes11.7%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.0%
  5. Tyres6.9%
  6. Body & chassis3.3%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.4%
  8. Steering2.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn7.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.7%

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: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. 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 2014 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 62.4% of 2014 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,034 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: too low; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 89, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).