2015 · 9 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2015 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

13,936 MOT tests in 2024. 57.9% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

79Well below average
Passed first time57.9%
Failed or needed repairs42.1%
Typical mileage at test60,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,936 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.7%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken7.2%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn5.2%
  4. Horn: not working4.7%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low4.5%
  6. Service brake performance: excessively binding3.1%
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.0%
    610 marked dangerous
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.3%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics22.4%
  2. Suspension18.8%
  3. Brakes15.1%
  4. Body & chassis10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.8%
  6. Tyres7.6%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.4%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure13.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.5%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding4.2%

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 2015 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 57.9% of 2015 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,936 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 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 2015 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 79, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).