Dacia Sandero MOT Results

Registered in 2018

82.0% pass rate

from 12,977 tests in 2021

(63% worse than other 2018 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 2018 cars and highlighted areas where the Dacia Sandero is unusually good or bad.

8.7% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 6.8% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 6.7% fail on Headlamp aim (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.14% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Headlamps (4 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 1.2% fail on Headlamp (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.88% fail on Headlamp levelling device (33 times worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.46% fail on Stop lamp (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.16% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
  - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
    - 0.14% fail on Rear fog lamp
  - 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
    - 0.023% fail on Front fog lamps
- 0.15% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
- 0.054% fail on Direction indicators (75% better than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.054% fail on Flashing type (75% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.039% fail on Individual direction indicators
    - 0.031% fail on Side repeaters (81% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Electrical equipment
  - 0.023% fail on Horn
  - 0.015% fail on Battery(ies)
- 0.023% fail on Position lamps
  - 0.023% fail on Position lamp
- 0.015% fail on Rear reflectors
- 0.015% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
  - 0.015% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale
  - 0.0077% fail on Main beam tell-tale
7.9% fail on Visibility (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 6.0% fail on Wipers (160% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 2.1% fail on Washers (150% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.062% fail on View to rear
  - 0.062% fail on Mirrors
- 0.023% fail on Condition of glass
  - 0.023% fail on Windscreen
1.5% fail on Tyres (56% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.94% fail on Condition (55% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.53% fail on Tread depth (62% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.039% fail on Size/type
1.4% fail on Brakes
- 1.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
  - 0.95% fail on Brake linings and pads
    - 0.94% fail on Brake pads
    - 0.0077% fail on Brake linings
  - 0.18% fail on Brake discs and drums
    - 0.18% fail on Brake discs
- 0.30% fail on Brake performance
  - 0.19% fail on Service brake performance
    - 0.18% fail on Rbt
      - 0.12% fail on Service brake performance
      - 0.069% fail on Service brake imbalance
    - 0.0077% fail on Plate brake tester
      - 0.0077% fail on Service brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
  - 0.046% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
    - 0.046% fail on Rbt (sp)
      - 0.039% fail on Service brake imbalance
      - 0.0077% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.039% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
    - 0.039% fail on Rbt (sp)
  - 0.015% fail on Brake performance not tested
  - 0.015% fail on Parking brake performance
    - 0.015% fail on Rbt
      - 0.0077% fail on Parking brake performance
      - 0.0077% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
- 0.031% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
  - 0.023% fail on Hand lever
  - 0.0077% fail on Pedal
- 0.031% fail on Parking brake control
  - 0.031% fail on Lever
- 0.031% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
  - 0.031% fail on Anti-lock braking system
  - 0.015% fail on Electronic stability control
- 0.0077% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 0.0077% fail on Reservoirs
- 0.0077% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
  - 0.0077% fail on Other components
0.84% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (99% worse than other 2018 cars)
- 0.80% fail on Exhaust emissions (98% worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.76% fail on Spark ignition (190% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.39% fail on Catalyst emissions (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.32% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (94% worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.046% fail on Emissions not tested (3 times worse than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.0077% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  - 0.046% fail on Compression ignition (68% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.023% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (81% better than other 2018 cars)
    - 0.015% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    - 0.0077% fail on Emission control equipment
      - 0.0077% fail on Oxygen sensor
- 0.039% fail on Fluid leaks
  - 0.039% fail on Engine oil leaks (2 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.22% fail on Suspension (37% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.077% fail on Springs
  - 0.077% fail on Coil springs
    - 0.077% fail on Coil spring
- 0.046% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.039% fail on Ball joint
  - 0.0077% fail on Ball joint dust cover
- 0.039% fail on Shock absorbers
- 0.031% fail on Wheel bearings
- 0.031% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.015% fail on Anti-roll bar (21 times worse than other 2018 cars)
  - 0.015% fail on Linkage pins and bushes (6 times worse than other 2018 cars)
0.22% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
- 0.15% fail on Seat belts
  - 0.14% fail on Condition
  - 0.015% fail on Requirements
- 0.062% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (57% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.0077% fail on Airbags
  - 0.0077% fail on Drivers airbag
0.22% fail on Body, chassis, structure
- 0.046% fail on Transmission
  - 0.046% fail on Drive shafts
    - 0.046% fail on Joints
- 0.039% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.023% fail on Pipe
  - 0.015% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
- 0.039% fail on Bumpers
- 0.039% fail on Doors
  - 0.023% fail on Other passenger's door
    - 0.023% fail on Door condition
  - 0.0077% fail on Driver's door
    - 0.0077% fail on Door condition
  - 0.0077% fail on Front passenger's door
    - 0.0077% fail on Door condition
- 0.023% fail on Seats
  - 0.023% fail on Driver's seat
- 0.015% fail on Body
  - 0.0077% fail on Panel
  - 0.0077% fail on Other body component
- 0.0077% fail on Exhaust system
- 0.0077% fail on Towbar
  - 0.0077% fail on Towbar condition
0.069% fail on Road Wheels
- 0.054% fail on Condition
- 0.015% fail on Attachment (79% better than other 2018 cars)
0.023% fail on Identification of the vehicle (90% better than other 2018 cars)
- 0.023% fail on Registration plates (90% better than other 2018 cars)
0.0077% fail on Steering
- 0.0077% fail on Steering gear
  - 0.0077% fail on Steering rack
0.0077% fail on Speedometer and speed limiter
- 0.0077% fail on Speedometer