2014 Dacia Sandero · 41,270 MOT tests
2014 Dacia Sandero reliability
2014 Dacia Sanderos fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Sandero years (41,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 41.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 59% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- 62,486
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 9
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 41,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2014 against the years either side
- 2013 cars: 33% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does worse)
- 2015 cars: 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2014 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 10.4% of tests fail here (372% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2014 car carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
Common problems
What fails on a 2014 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics17%
- Suspension15.4%
- Body, chassis and structure10.4%
- Brakes10.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.5%
- Tyres6%
- Steering2.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 8.11%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.24%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 5.08%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Horn not working 4.65%
A non-working horn removes a key warning tool for other road users, so it must be repaired before driving.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.81%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.91%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.43%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.47%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (10.29%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.93%) · Anti-roll bar linkage pin/bush worn (4.78%) · Service brake slightly binding (3.03%)
Other years
Every Dacia Sandero year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2014 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2014 Dacia Sanderos fail 41.5% of first MOT tests, 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Sandero years (41,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2014 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (8.11% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.24% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (5.08% of tests).
How many miles should a 2014 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 9, a typical 2014 Dacia Sandero shows 62,486 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2014 car?
A car first registered in 2014 carries a 63 plate (January–February 2014), or a 14 plate (March–August 2014), or a 64 plate (September–December 2014).
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