2021 Dacia Sandero · 1,517 MOT tests
2021 Dacia Sandero reliability
2021 Dacia Sanderos fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Sandero years (1,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- 12.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Sanderos: 30.8%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 20% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 19,159
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 1,517
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2021 against the years either side
- 2020 cars: 77% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2021 car does better)
- Weak spot: windscreen, wipers and mirrors, 6.2% of tests fail here (114% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 18% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2021 car carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
Common problems
What fails on a 2021 Dacia Sandero
Fail rate by area
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6.2%
- Lights and electrics3.8%
- Tyres3%
- Brakes1.4%
- Seat belts and airbags0.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.3%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 2.57%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 1.32%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 0.99%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 0.92%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Headlamp aim set too low 0.79%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre cut reaching ply or cords 0.59%
A cut reaching the ply or cords weakens the tyre and can cause a burst, so it must be replaced.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (9.62%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.63%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (3.1%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (2.31%) · Brake discs showing some wear (1.78%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (1.32%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2021 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2021 Dacia Sanderos fail 12.3% of first MOT tests, 20% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 9 Sandero years (1,517 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2021 Dacia Sandero MOT?
Most often wiper blade not clearing windscreen (2.57% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (1.32% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (0.99% of tests).
How many miles should a 2021 Dacia Sandero have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2021 Dacia Sandero shows 19,159 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2021 car?
A car first registered in 2021 carries a 70 plate (January–February 2021), or a 21 plate (March–August 2021), or a 71 plate (September–December 2021).
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