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Dacia Sandero MOT Results

Registered in 2014
66.0% pass rate
from 13,218 tests in 2021
(54% 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.

  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (90% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 5.4% fail on Headlamp aim (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 5.1% fail on Headlamp aim (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.29% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (72% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Headlamps (77% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Headlamp (29% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Dipswitch (16 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.3% fail on Electrical equipment (12 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.3% fail on Horn (18 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.045% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 2.0% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.81% fail on Stop lamp (41% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.16% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.076% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.076% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.068% fail on Direction indicators (88% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Flashing type (88% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.038% fail on Individual direction indicators (78% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Side repeaters (92% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.023% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0076% fail on Switch
  • 10% fail on Suspension (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Anti-roll bars (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Linkage (48 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (61 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.25% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.14% fail on Anti-roll bar (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.11% fail on Linkage ball joints
      • 0.098% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting (57 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting (20 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.053% fail on Ball joint
    • 3.5% fail on Suspension arms (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.4% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Ball joint dust cover (65% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Suspension arm
    • 3.5% fail on Springs (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Coil springs (58% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 3.5% fail on Coil spring (59% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.25% fail on Other suspension component (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other suspension component
    • 0.13% fail on Shock absorbers (58% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Wheel bearings (62% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.038% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension rod (15 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0076% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.0076% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0076% fail on Ball joint
  • 7.9% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Transmission (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 7.1% fail on Drive shafts (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 7.1% fail on Joints (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.20% fail on Prop shafts (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Joints (8 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Seats (4 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.19% fail on Driver's seat (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.19% fail on Exhaust system (61% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.091% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.038% fail on Pipe (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0076% fail on Tank
      • 0.0076% fail on Hose
    • 0.083% fail on Body
      • 0.053% fail on Other body component
      • 0.030% fail on Panel
    • 0.076% fail on Doors
      • 0.038% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.038% fail on Door condition
      • 0.023% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.023% fail on Door condition
      • 0.015% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.068% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (17 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis (9 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.015% fail on Boot lid
      • 0.015% fail on Boot lid condition
    • 0.015% fail on Undertray
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes (70% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Brake performance (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.4% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (180% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 2.1% fail on Service brake performance (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance (95% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 1.3% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.73% fail on Parking brake performance (200% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.68% fail on Rbt (190% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.54% fail on Parking brake performance (160% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.11% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.023% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.030% fail on Plate brake tester (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.0076% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (10 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (81% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.32% fail on Rbt (sp) (84% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.24% fail on Service brake imbalance (110% worse than other 2014 cars)
          • 0.098% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.0076% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.0076% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.091% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.4% fail on Mechanical brake components (38% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 2.0% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.0% fail on Brake pads
        • 0.0076% fail on Brake linings
      • 1.8% fail on Brake discs and drums (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 1.8% fail on Brake discs (130% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.083% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages (140% worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.045% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.030% fail on Cable
        • 0.0076% fail on Linkage
    • 0.48% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.0076% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.36% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (150% worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Pedal
    • 0.11% fail on Hydraulic systems (2 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Brake fluid (3 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.023% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.083% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (59% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.076% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.038% fail on Electronic stability control (67% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.045% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.030% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
      • 0.015% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.0076% fail on Pressure storage reservoirs
      • 0.0076% fail on Full power hydraulic systems
    • 0.0076% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 0.0076% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.0076% fail on Other components
  • 6.0% fail on Visibility (52% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 3.6% fail on Washers (120% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.5% fail on Wipers
    • 0.083% fail on View to rear
      • 0.083% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.030% fail on Bonnet
  • 4.2% fail on Tyres (12% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.3% fail on Condition (45% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Size/type
  • 0.96% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (34% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on Exhaust emissions (40% better than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Spark ignition (35% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.27% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.20% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (58% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.13% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.32% fail on Compression ignition (46% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.083% fail on On or after 01/01/2014 (65% better than other 2014 cars)
        • 0.0076% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
        • 0.0076% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0076% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.11% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.091% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.023% fail on Other leaks
  • 0.82% fail on Steering
    • 0.62% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.57% fail on Track rod end
      • 0.045% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0076% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.17% fail on Power steering (11 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.091% fail on Pipes and hoses (31 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.061% fail on Operation (7 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.030% fail on Other components (6 times worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.030% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.023% fail on Steering rack
      • 0.0076% fail on Operation
  • 0.64% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (45% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.36% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (51% worse than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.28% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.20% fail on Condition
      • 0.045% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2014 cars)
      • 0.038% fail on Prescribed areas (13 times worse than other 2014 cars)
  • 0.14% fail on Road Wheels (48% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.076% fail on Attachment (64% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.061% fail on Condition
  • 0.11% fail on Identification of the vehicle (54% better than other 2014 cars)
    • 0.11% fail on Registration plates (54% better than other 2014 cars)
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