2019 Dacia Sandero · 30,741 MOT tests
2019 Dacia Sandero reliability
2019 Dacia Sanderos fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Sandero years (30,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 21.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 81% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 24,257
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 30,741
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 70% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 77% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 9.6% of tests fail here (261% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 21% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics9.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres3.2%
- Brakes2.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.9%
- Suspension0.9%
- Body, chassis and structure0.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 3.41%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.96%
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 1.63%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.51%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 1.32%
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 (14.08%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (8.06%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.03%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.57%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.11%)
Other years
Every Dacia Sandero year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2019 Dacia Sanderos fail 21.5% of first MOT tests, 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 9 Sandero years (30,741 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.21% of tests), headlamp aim set too low (3.41% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.96% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Dacia Sandero shows 24,257 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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