Dacia Sandero MOT Failure Rate — 3-5 Years Old

21.2%
MOT failure rate for 3-5-year-old Dacia Sandero vehicles
Based on 153,408 MOT tests
6.8pp below the UK average (28%)

Dacia Sandero in this age bracket has a 21.2% failure rate. Key areas to check before your MOT: lamps & electrics and visibility.

Component Risk Breakdown (3-5 Years)

Which parts of a 3-5-year-old Dacia Sandero are most likely to cause an MOT failure:

Lamps & Electrics 4.2%
Visibility 3.6%
Tyres 1.7%
Brakes 1.4%
Suspension 0.8%
Body & Chassis 0.6%
Steering 0.1%

How Does This Compare?

Dacia Sandero MOT failure rate across all age groups:

Age Failure Rate Tests Worst Area
0-2 years 13.6% 36,913 Lamps & Electrics
3-5 years 21.2% 153,408 Lamps & Electrics
6-10 years 35.4% 195,933 Lamps & Electrics
11-15 years 39.7% 2,650 Lamps & Electrics

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a 3-5 year old Dacia Sandero reliable?

3-5-year-old Dacia Sandero vehicles have a 21.2% failure rate, which is close to the UK average. It offers typical reliability for this age bracket.

What are the common MOT failures on a 3-5 year old Dacia Sandero?

The most common MOT failure areas at this age are:

  • Lamps & Electrics — 4.2% failure risk
  • Visibility — 3.6% failure risk
  • Tyres — 1.7% failure risk

How can I prepare my Dacia Sandero for its MOT?

For a 3-5-year-old Dacia Sandero, focus on: (1) Lamps & Electrics — the most common failure area at this age. (2) Check all lights and bulbs. (3) Inspect tyres for tread depth and damage. (4) Consider a pre-MOT check at a local garage (£20–£40). You can also use our free prediction tool for a personalised risk breakdown.

Other Dacia Sandero Age Groups

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Data methodology: Failure rates are weighted averages across all mileage bands for the 3-5-year age group, calculated from official DVSA MOT test records. Only combinations with 100+ tests are included. Data covers 142 million MOT tests across the UK.

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