2016 · 8 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2016 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

13,740 MOT tests in 2024. 65.2% passed first time, compared with 76.6% for all cars the same age.

85Well below average
Passed first time65.2%
Failed or needed repairs34.8%
Typical mileage at test52,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 13,740 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt7.8%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.4%
  3. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.4%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.3%
    442 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low2.0%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    333 marked dangerous
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  8. Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps1.7%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.6%
  10. Washers: not working1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.9%
  2. Suspension11.8%
  3. Brakes10.0%
  4. Body & chassis9.9%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.7%
  6. Tyres6.1%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.5%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure15.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.2%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn3.2%

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 2016 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 65.2% of 2016 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 13,740 tests. The average for all 8-year-old cars was 76.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2016 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 2016 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 85, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).