2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

2,273 MOT tests in 2024. 75.2% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time75.2%
Failed or needed repairs24.8%
Typical mileage at test38,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 2,273 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low4.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.9%
  3. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.6%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.8%
    49 marked dangerous
  6. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.6%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    42 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics17.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  3. Brakes5.6%
  4. Tyres4.8%
  5. Suspension3.1%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.3%
  8. Steering0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.7%

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: headlamp aim: too low. 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 Logan?

In 2024, 75.2% of 2019 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 2,273 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

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

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2019 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).