2020 Dacia Sandero · 12,990 MOT tests
2020 Dacia Sandero reliability
2020 Dacia Sanderos fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 77% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Sandero years (12,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 19.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 77% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 21,494
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 12,990
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 81% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does worse)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 10.6% of tests fail here (253% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors10.6%
- Lights and electrics6.6%
- Tyres3.4%
- Brakes2.2%
- Suspension0.6%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.4%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 6.61%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.46%
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 1.29%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.19%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 1.13%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.08%
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 (8.98%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (6.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.96%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.25%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.91%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2020 Dacia Sanderos fail 19.4% of first MOT tests, 77% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Sandero years (12,990 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (6.61% of tests), dipped beam headlamp not working (1.46% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.29% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Dacia Sandero shows 21,494 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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