Dacia Sandero MOT Results

Registered in 2017

78.8% pass rate

from 15,107 tests in 2021

(66% worse than other 2017 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 2017 cars and highlighted areas where the Dacia Sandero is unusually good or bad.

8.6% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 5.8% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 5.6% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.23% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Headlamp (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.87% fail on Headlamp levelling device (27 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0066% fail on Dipswitch
- 0.73% fail on Stop lamp (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.24% fail on Front and rear fog lamps (72% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.24% fail on Rear fog lamp (73% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.17% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.040% fail on Direction indicators (84% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.040% fail on Flashing type (84% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.0066% fail on Side repeaters
- 0.033% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.033% fail on Position lamp
- 0.033% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.020% fail on Battery(ies)
  - 0.0066% fail on Trailer electrical socket
  - 0.0066% fail on Electrical wiring
- 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
  - 0.013% fail on Reversing lamps
- 0.013% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.0066% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.0066% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
8.6% fail on Visibility (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 6.4% fail on Wipers (130% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.5% fail on Washers (160% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.046% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.046% fail on Windscreen
- 0.040% fail on View to rear
  - 0.040% fail on Mirrors
2.6% fail on Brakes (24% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 2.0% fail on Mechanical brake components (32% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 1.7% fail on Brake linings and pads (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 1.7% fail on Brake pads (36% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.0066% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.44% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.44% fail on Brake discs
  - 0.013% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
    - 0.0066% fail on Rod
    - 0.0066% fail on Cable
- 0.56% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.40% fail on Service brake performance (40% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Rbt
      - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.073% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0066% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.093% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.093% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.086% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.086% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.066% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.020% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.066% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.060% fail on Rbt
      - 0.053% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.0066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
    - 0.0066% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0066% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.013% fail on Brake performance not tested
- 0.073% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.073% fail on Lever
- 0.053% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.026% fail on Pedal
  - 0.026% fail on Hand lever
- 0.040% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.033% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.026% fail on Electronic stability control
  - 0.0066% fail on Electronic braking system
- 0.020% fail on Flexible brake hoses
2.4% fail on Tyres (31% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Condition (39% better than other 2017 cars)
- 1.2% fail on Tread depth (25% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.086% fail on Size/type
1.1% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
- 1.0% fail on Exhaust emissions (96% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.94% fail on Spark ignition (2 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.52% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (170% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.43% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.033% fail on Emissions not tested
  - 0.093% fail on Compression ignition (57% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.073% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (55% better than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.020% fail on On or after 01/01/2014
- 0.093% fail on Fluid leaks (3 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.093% fail on Engine oil leaks (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
0.81% fail on Suspension
- 0.36% fail on Springs
  - 0.36% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.36% fail on Coil spring
- 0.27% fail on Anti-roll bars (100% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.15% fail on Linkage (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.079% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (16 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.020% fail on Pins and bushes (4 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0066% fail on Anti-roll bar
  - 0.0066% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
  - 0.0066% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0066% fail on Linkage attachment bracket and mounting
- 0.086% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.073% fail on Suspension arms (68% better than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.060% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0066% fail on Pins and bushes
  - 0.0066% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.0066% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
  - 0.0066% fail on Macpherson strut
- 0.0066% fail on Sub-frames
  - 0.0066% fail on Sub-frame
0.37% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.22% fail on Transmission (110% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.21% fail on Drive shafts (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
    - 0.21% fail on Joints (120% worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0066% fail on Prop shafts
    - 0.0066% fail on Joints
- 0.033% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.020% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
  - 0.013% fail on Tank (7 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Doors
  - 0.020% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.020% fail on Door condition
  - 0.013% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.0066% fail on Door condition
    - 0.0066% fail on Catch
- 0.026% fail on Bumpers
- 0.026% fail on Body
  - 0.020% fail on Other body component
  - 0.0066% fail on Panel
- 0.013% fail on Seats
  - 0.013% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.013% fail on Boot lid (12 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.013% fail on Boot lid condition (15 times worse than other 2017 cars)
- 0.0066% fail on Exhaust system
0.23% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.14% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.099% fail on Condition
  - 0.033% fail on Requirements (5 times worse than other 2017 cars)
  - 0.0066% fail on Attachment
- 0.086% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
0.073% fail on Steering
- 0.046% fail on Steering linkage components
  - 0.046% fail on Track rod end
- 0.013% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.013% fail on Steering rack
- 0.0066% fail on Power steering
  - 0.0066% fail on Operation
- 0.0066% fail on Steering wheel
0.060% fail on Identification of the vehicle (71% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.060% fail on Registration plates (71% better than other 2017 cars)
0.060% fail on Road Wheels (63% better than other 2017 cars)
- 0.033% fail on Condition
- 0.026% fail on Attachment (75% better than other 2017 cars)