2018 · 6 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2018 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate and common faults

11,837 MOT tests in 2024. 74.8% passed first time, compared with 82.5% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time74.8%
Failed or needed repairs25.2%
Typical mileage at test36,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 11,837 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: too low4.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam2.7%
  3. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.4%
    350 marked dangerous
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.1%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.5%
    244 marked dangerous
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.1%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics14.0%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.2%
  3. Brakes5.7%
  4. Tyres4.9%
  5. Emissions & leaks3.8%
  6. Suspension3.2%
  7. Body & chassis1.6%
  8. Seat belts & airbags0.5%

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 structure22.0%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm11.0%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened6.7%
  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: 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 2018 Dacia Sandero?

In 2024, 74.8% of 2018 Dacia Sandero cars passed their MOT first time, across 11,837 tests. The average for all 6-year-old cars was 82.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2018 Dacia Sandero?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: too low; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; washers: provides insufficient washer liquid. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2018 Dacia Sandero reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).