2017 Dacia Sandero · 47,989 MOT tests
2017 Dacia Sandero reliability
2017 Dacia Sanderos fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Sandero years (47,989 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 26.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 62% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- 37,631
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 5
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 47,989
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2017 against the years either side
- 2016 cars: 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does worse)
- 2018 cars: 70% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2017 car does better)
- Weak spot: body, chassis and structure, 2.5% of tests fail here (230% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 6% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2017 car carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
Common problems
What fails on a 2017 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.8%
- Tyres4.7%
- Suspension4.6%
- Brakes4.3%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.2%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Headlamp aim set too low 3.92%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.84%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.07%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.86%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.82%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (17.76%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.75%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (6.73%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (2.84%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.73%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2017 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2017 Dacia Sanderos fail 26.3% of first MOT tests, 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 9 Sandero years (47,989 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2017 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often headlamp aim set too low (3.92% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.84% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (2.07% of tests).
How many miles should a 2017 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 5, a typical 2017 Dacia Sandero shows 37,631 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2017 car?
A car first registered in 2017 carries a 66 plate (January–February 2017), or a 17 plate (March–August 2017), or a 67 plate (September–December 2017).
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