Dacia Logan
From 22,106 MOT tests. Average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Logans fare better: 2020 models pass at 81.4% vs 72% for 2013.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, caused 608 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 608 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 567 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 508 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 364 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 350 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 293 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 282 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources | 264 |
| audible warning inoperative | 252 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 222 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 30.8% of Logan failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £69.
The warranty question
A 3-year-old Logan passes its MOT 81.4% of the time. By 7 years old that drops to 76.2%, a 5.2 percentage point fall, right as the manufacturer warranty runs out. At 10 years it's down to 72%.
Dacia Logan on UK roads
The fleet is shrinking: 393 scrapped or exported in the past year, a net loss of 393. At this rate, roughly 37.5 years until none remain.
Quarterly breakdown
| Quarter | On road | SORN | New | Gone | Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Q3 | 14,283 | 431 | +0 | -132 | -132 |
| 2025 Q2 | 14,447 | 399 | +0 | -115 | -115 |
| 2025 Q1 | 14,590 | 371 | +0 | -60 | -60 |
| 2024 Q4 | 14,683 | 338 | +0 | -86 | -86 |
| 2024 Q3 | 14,808 | 299 | +0 | -47 | -47 |
| 2024 Q2 | 14,889 | 265 | +0 | -65 | -65 |
| 2024 Q1 | 14,971 | 248 | +0 | -84 | -84 |
| 2023 Q4 | 15,070 | 233 | +2 | -20 | -18 |
20 variants on the road
| Variant | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Mcv Laureate Dci | Diesel | 4,239 | 32% |
| Logan Mcv Laureate Tce | Petrol | 1,816 | 14% |
| Logan Mcv Ambiance Dci | Diesel | 1,268 | 9% |
| Logan Mcv Ambiance Tce | Petrol | 1,004 | 7% |
| Logan Mcv Comfort Tce | Petrol | 833 | 6% |
| Logan Mcv Stepway Comfort Tce | Petrol | 710 | 5% |
| Logan Mcv Ambiance | Gas | 669 | 5% |
| Logan Mcv Essential Tce | Petrol | 447 | 3% |
| Logan Mcv Laureate Prime Dci | Diesel | 344 | 3% |
| Logan Mcv Ambiance Sce | Petrol | 332 | 2% |
| Logan Mcv Comfort Blue Dci | Diesel | 262 | 2% |
| Logan Mcv Laureate Prime Tce | Petrol | 215 | 2% |
| Logan Mcv Stepway Comfrt B-Dci | Diesel | 205 | 2% |
| Logan Mcv Essential Sce | Gas | 198 | 1% |
| Logan Mcv Stpway Se Summit Dci | Diesel | 179 | 1% |
| Logan Mcv Stepway Techroad Dci | Diesel | 164 | 1% |
| Logan Mcv Sway Se Twenty B-Dci | Diesel | 140 | 1% |
| Logan Mcv Access | Petrol | 138 | 1% |
| Logan Mcv Stpway Se Twenty Tce | Petrol | 132 | <1% |
| Logan Mcv Stepway Laureate Dci | Diesel | 129 | <1% |
Source: DfT vehicle licensing statistics, 2025 Q3. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 81.4% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2019 | 79.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
| 2018 | 78.5% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2017 | 77.2% | the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
4 earlier years
| 2016 | 76.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
| 2015 | 72.4% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, audible warning inoperative |
| 2014 | 71.6% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
| 2013 | 72% | a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Logans tested had between 58,205 and 119,561 miles on the clock. A significant number are high-mileage vehicles.
At 80,993 median miles, the Logan has 0.03 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Dacia Logan MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Logan has a 75.6% MOT pass rate based on 22,106 real MOT tests. This is around the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Logan?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Logan is the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, which caused 608 failures. Other common issues include a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn.
How many Dacia Logans are on UK roads?
There are 14,283 Dacia Logans currently licensed on UK roads, with 431 on SORN.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Logan at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Logan is 80,993 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 58,205 and 119,561 miles.
Buying a used Logan?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
With a 75.6% pass rate and an average repair bill of £69 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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MOT data from DVSA anonymised test results, 2024 test year. Fleet data from DfT vehicle licensing statistics. Crown copyright, OGL v3.0. MOT pass rates are statistical summaries of test outcomes, not assessments of individual vehicle safety or condition. Always inspect a vehicle and check its full MOT history before purchasing. See terms of use.