2015 Dacia Sandero · 47,330 MOT tests
2015 Dacia Sandero reliability
2015 Dacia Sanderos fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Sandero years (47,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 38.7%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 72% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 54,271
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,330
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 59% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 8.3% of tests fail here (408% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 8% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.6%
- Suspension13.7%
- Brakes9%
- Body, chassis and structure8.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7.8%
- Tyres6.4%
- Steering1.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.64%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.49%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 4.57%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Horn not working 4.38%
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 4.12%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.68%
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 (13.05%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (12.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (9.41%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.21%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.73%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.61%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2015 Dacia Sanderos fail 38.7% of first MOT tests, 72% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Sandero years (47,330 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.64% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.49% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (4.57% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Dacia Sandero shows 54,271 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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