2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

12,057 MOT tests in 2024. 55.7% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

80Well below average
Passed first time55.7%
Failed or needed repairs44.3%
Typical mileage at test68,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 12,057 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt8.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken6.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.8%
  4. Horn: not working5.0%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.0%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    532 marked dangerous
  7. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.9%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.4%
  9. Headlamp aim: too low2.3%
  10. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics24.2%
  2. Suspension20.1%
  3. Brakes17.1%
  4. Body & chassis11.8%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.9%
  6. Tyres7.0%
  7. Steering4.1%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.6%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm17.5%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.5%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened12.2%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn5.5%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.1%

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 2014 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 55.7% of 2014 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 12,057 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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; suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 80, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).