2017 · 7 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2017 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

14,076 MOT tests in 2024. 69.5% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

87Well below average
Passed first time69.5%
Failed or needed repairs30.5%
Typical mileage at test44,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 14,076 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low4.6%
  2. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.9%
  3. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.8%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.3%
  6. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.1%
    337 marked dangerous
  7. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    377 marked dangerous
  8. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.5%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics16.8%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  3. Suspension7.6%
  4. Brakes7.0%
  5. Tyres5.7%
  6. Emissions & leaks4.3%
  7. Body & chassis4.0%
  8. Steering0.5%

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 structure18.9%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm13.4%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.3%
  5. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine4.1%

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: 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 2017 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 69.5% of 2017 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 14,076 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Dacia Sandero?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; headlamp: not working on dipped beam. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 87, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).