Dacia Sandero MOT Results
Registered in 201479.2% pass rate
from 11,490 tests in 2017
(46% worse than other 2014 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
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Failure rates by item
Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2014 cars and highlighted areas where the Dacia Sandero is unusually good or bad.
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14% fail on
Lamps, Reflectors and Electrical Equipment
(170% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 12% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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1.0% fail on
Headlamps
(44% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.93% fail on Headlamp (50% worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Headlamp defects which don't require an aim check on retest
- 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device (20 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Headlamp defects which do require an aim check on retest
- 0.026% fail on Headlamp levelling device (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Switch (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.57% fail on Registration plate lamp (27% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.42% fail on Stop lamp (30% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.41% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.34% fail on
Position lamps
- 0.30% fail on Front lamps
- 0.035% fail on Rear lamps (72% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Rear fog lamp
- 0.11% fail on Fog lamp
- 0.0087% fail on Tell tale
- 0.052% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.044% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
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0.035% fail on
Direction indicators
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.035% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.0087% fail on All direction indicators
- 0.0087% fail on Individual lamps
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0.035% fail on
Flashing type
(89% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Battery
- 0.017% fail on Trailer electrical socket
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0.0087% fail on
Hazard warning
- 0.0087% fail on Switch
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4.2% fail on
Brakes
(92% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 3.3% fail on Brake pads (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Brake discs (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Brake linings (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.64% fail on
Brake performance
- 0.34% fail on Rear wheels (53% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Front wheels
- 0.12% fail on Parking brake performance
- 0.052% fail on Brake imbalance
- 0.017% fail on Service brake performance
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0.22% fail on
Parking brake
(80% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.22% fail on Condition (93% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.078% fail on Restricted movement
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0.044% fail on
Hydraulic systems
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0.035% fail on
Components
- 0.017% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0087% fail on Pipes
- 0.0087% fail on Hoses
- 0.0087% fail on Brake fluid warning lamp
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0.035% fail on
Components
- 0.017% fail on Electronic stability system
- 0.017% fail on ABS
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0.0087% fail on
Service brake control components
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0.0087% fail on
Pedal
- 0.0087% fail on Anti-slip
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0.0087% fail on
Pedal
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3.4% fail on
Hub components
(130% worse than other 2014 cars)
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3.5% fail on
Driver's view of the road
- 2.1% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
- 1.1% fail on Wipers (47% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.26% fail on Windscreen
- 0.096% fail on Mirrors
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3.0% fail on
Tyres
(36% better than other 2014 cars)
- 1.9% fail on Tread depth
- 0.77% fail on Condition (65% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.37% fail on Tyre pressure monitoring system (58% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Size/type
- 0.035% fail on Valve stem
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0.50% fail on
Suspension
(44% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
- 0.070% fail on Linkage condition (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Linkage pins/bushes/ball joints
- 0.0087% fail on Attachment
- 0.0087% fail on Presence
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0.096% fail on
Coil springs
- 0.096% fail on Condition
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0.078% fail on
Suspension arms
- 0.078% fail on Pins/bushes/ball joints
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0.070% fail on
Shock absorbers
(73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Condition (73% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.052% fail on Front suspension joints
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0.044% fail on
Drive shafts
(75% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Constant velocity joints (74% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.044% fail on
Front drive shafts
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
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0.026% fail on
Wheel bearings
- 0.026% fail on Front
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0.0087% fail on
Tie bars/rods
- 0.0087% fail on Attachment
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0.0087% fail on
Prescribed areas
- 0.0087% fail on Component mounting
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0.11% fail on
Anti-roll bars
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0.31% fail on
Seat Belts and Supplementary Restraint Systems
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
- 0.15% fail on Condition
- 0.035% fail on Requirements
- 0.0087% fail on Attachment
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0.12% fail on
Supplementary restraint systems
- 0.11% fail on SRS Malfunction Indicator Lamp
- 0.0087% fail on Drivers airbag
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0.19% fail on
Seat belts
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0.18% fail on
Registration plates and VIN
- 0.18% fail on Registration plate
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0.16% fail on
Steering
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0.11% fail on
Power steering
(10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.070% fail on Pipes and hoses (38 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.044% fail on Other components (19 times worse than other 2014 cars)
- 0.017% fail on Operation
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0.026% fail on
Steering system
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Track rod end
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0.0087% fail on
Steering control
- 0.0087% fail on Steering lock
- 0.0087% fail on Locking devices
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0.11% fail on
Power steering
(10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
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0.13% fail on
Body, Structure and General Items
- 0.087% fail on Body condition
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0.026% fail on
Doors
- 0.017% fail on Passengers front
- 0.0087% fail on Drivers
- 0.0087% fail on Body security
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0.0087% fail on
Seats
- 0.0087% fail on Drivers
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0.070% fail on
Exhaust, Fuel and Emissions
(74% better than other 2014 cars)
- 0.026% fail on Emissions
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0.026% fail on
Fuel system
- 0.017% fail on Cap
- 0.0087% fail on Pipe
- 0.0087% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.0087% fail on Emissions not tested
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0.061% fail on
Road Wheels
- 0.035% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Attachment
Read the Honest John Review
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Dacia Sandero (2013 on)
Unbelievably cheap for this size of car, generous interior space and a big boot, reasonably comfortable to drive.