2018 Dacia Sandero · 40,410 MOT tests
2018 Dacia Sandero reliability
2018 Dacia Sanderos fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 70% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Sandero years (40,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 22.9%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 70% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 29,184
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 40,410
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2018 against the years either side
- 2017 cars: 62% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does worse)
- 2019 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2018 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 9.9% of tests fail here (219% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 13% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2018 car carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
Common problems
What fails on a 2018 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors8.3%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes3.4%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.8%
- Suspension1.7%
- Body, chassis and structure0.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.96%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.82%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.93%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.91%
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 1.88%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.37%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Common advisories
Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (17.37%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.49%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.68%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.13%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.64%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.47%)
Other years
Every Dacia Sandero year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2018 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2018 Dacia Sanderos fail 22.9% of first MOT tests, 70% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 6 of 9 Sandero years (40,410 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2018 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (4.96% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (3.82% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (1.93% of tests).
How many miles should a 2018 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2018 Dacia Sandero shows 29,184 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2018 car?
A car first registered in 2018 carries a 67 plate (January–February 2018), or a 18 plate (March–August 2018), or a 68 plate (September–December 2018).
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