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Dacia Sandero MOT Results

Registered in 2016
77.5% pass rate
from 14,647 tests in 2021
(41% worse than other 2016 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 2016 cars and highlighted areas where the Dacia Sandero is unusually good or bad.

  • 7.2% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.5% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Headlamp aim (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.068% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.1% fail on Headlamp (64% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device (12 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Dipswitch (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 1.1% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (2 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.69% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.14% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 0.10% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.075% fail on Horn
      • 0.014% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.0068% fail on Trailer electrical socket
      • 0.0068% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.089% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.020% fail on Side repeaters (93% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.014% fail on Switch (19 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.055% fail on Rear reflectors
    • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.034% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.014% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.0068% fail on Position lamp
      • 0.0068% fail on Switch
    • 0.014% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.014% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
    • 0.0068% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.0068% fail on Switch
  • 7.1% fail on Visibility (80% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Wipers (50% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Washers (170% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.041% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.014% fail on Driver's view
    • 0.0068% fail on View to rear
      • 0.0068% fail on Mirrors
  • 4.0% fail on Brakes (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (58% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Brake linings and pads (39% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.2% fail on Brake pads (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 1.2% fail on Brake discs and drums (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 1.2% fail on Brake discs (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Brake drums
    • 1.1% fail on Brake performance (45% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.59% fail on Service brake performance (46% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.56% fail on Rbt (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.46% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.12% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.041% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles) (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0068% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.34% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (47% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Rbt (sp) (51% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Decelerometer (sp)
      • 0.17% fail on Parking brake performance (75% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Rbt
          • 0.13% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.020% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
        • 0.020% fail on Plate brake tester (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.014% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (6 times worse than other 2016 cars)
          • 0.0068% fail on Parking brake performance
      • 0.12% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.12% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.082% fail on Service brake imbalance
          • 0.034% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.048% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 0.12% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.12% fail on Lever
      • 0.0068% fail on Electronic parking brake
    • 0.11% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.082% fail on Hand lever
      • 0.027% fail on Pedal
    • 0.034% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.027% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.0068% fail on Reservoirs
    • 0.020% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC (75% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.014% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.014% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.014% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.0068% fail on Flexible brake hoses
  • 3.2% fail on Tyres (18% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.0% fail on Tread depth
    • 1.2% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.055% fail on Size/type
  • 2.8% fail on Body, chassis, structure (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Transmission (10 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Drive shafts (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 2.5% fail on Joints (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.0068% fail on Drive shaft
      • 0.048% fail on Prop shafts (180% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.048% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.068% fail on Body (140% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.048% fail on Other body component
      • 0.020% fail on Panel
    • 0.048% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.041% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.034% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.0068% fail on Tank
    • 0.041% fail on Seats
      • 0.027% fail on Driver's seat
      • 0.014% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.034% fail on Exhaust system (79% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.014% fail on Doors
      • 0.0068% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.0068% fail on Door condition
      • 0.0068% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.0068% fail on Door condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Engine mounting condition
    • 0.0068% fail on Undertray
  • 1.8% fail on Suspension
    • 0.82% fail on Anti-roll bars (3 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Linkage (21 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.28% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (31 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.089% fail on Pins and bushes (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.020% fail on Linkage ball joints (74% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.0068% fail on Anti-roll bar
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.0068% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.54% fail on Springs (53% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.54% fail on Coil springs (53% better than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Coil spring (53% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.43% fail on Suspension arms
      • 0.41% fail on Ball joint (110% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes (94% better than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.0068% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 0.061% fail on Shock absorbers (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.027% fail on Wheel bearings
    • 0.020% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.014% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0068% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.0068% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.0068% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.0068% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.0068% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 0.98% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 0.96% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition (48% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.48% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (65% worse than other 2016 cars)
        • 0.21% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.034% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.26% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.21% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.034% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
        • 0.014% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
        • 0.0068% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
    • 0.027% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.027% fail on Engine oil leaks
    • 0.0068% fail on Noise suppression
      • 0.0068% fail on Undertray
  • 0.37% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.27% fail on Seat belts (61% worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.23% fail on Condition
      • 0.027% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2016 cars)
      • 0.014% fail on Prescribed areas (11 times worse than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.10% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
  • 0.15% fail on Steering (44% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.12% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 0.12% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.0068% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.0068% fail on Power steering
      • 0.0068% fail on Operation
    • 0.0068% fail on Steering column
    • 0.0068% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 0.10% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.061% fail on Attachment (56% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.041% fail on Condition
  • 0.089% fail on Identification of the vehicle (58% better than other 2016 cars)
    • 0.089% fail on Registration plates (58% better than other 2016 cars)
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