3 models · 526,809 MOT tests
Dacia reliability
Dacia cars fail 29.2% of first MOT tests (all cars: 28.4%), 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage. The most reliable Dacia on MOT results is the Dacia Logan; the least is the Dacia Sandero.
Ranked
Every Dacia model, most reliable first
Ranked against cars of the same age and mileage, so a new model and an old one are judged fairly.
| # | Model | Type | Tests | Fail rate | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacia Logan2005–2021 cars | Small car | 48,419 | 28.7% | Well below average |
| 2 | Dacia Duster2010–2021 cars | Small SUV | 186,286 | 26.9% | Well below average |
| 3 | Dacia Sandero1999–2021 cars | Small car | 292,104 | 30.8% | Well below average |
Compare across every brand in the UK MOT Reliability Index.
Questions
Dacia reliability questions
Are Dacia cars reliable?
Dacia cars fail 29.2% of first MOT tests, 51% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, across 526,809 UK MOT tests from 2022 to 2024.
What is the most reliable Dacia?
On MOT results, the Dacia Logan: it fails 28.7% of first tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age.
Which Dacia should I avoid?
The Dacia Sandero has the weakest MOT record of the Dacia range (62% more MOT fails than the average car its age). Check any used one's MOT history before you buy.
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