2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

6,858 MOT tests in 2024. 59.8% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

89Well below average
Passed first time59.8%
Failed or needed repairs40.2%
Typical mileage at test72,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,858 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt5.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.8%
  3. Horn: not working4.1%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.1%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    275 marked dangerous
  7. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.1%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    172 marked dangerous
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.9%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics23.0%
  2. Suspension15.7%
  3. Brakes15.3%
  4. Body & chassis8.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.6%
  6. Tyres6.2%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.8%
  8. Steering2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.7%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure14.1%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.9%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%

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: joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. 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 2013 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 59.8% of 2013 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,858 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Dacia Sandero?

The most common failure reasons were joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; coil spring: fractured or broken; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Dacia Sandero 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).