Dacia Sandero Essential Sce
From 873 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 14 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.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
| a seat belt or flexible stalk damaged | 2 |
| a driver's seat with a defective structure | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.5% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Essential Sces tested had between 9,434 and 24,395 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,744 median miles, the Sandero Essential Sce has 0.06 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dacia models
| Dacia Sandero | 73.9% |
| Dacia Duster | 77% |
| Dacia Logan | 75.6% |
| Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 | 82.9% |
| Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce | 91.8% |
Common questions
What is the Dacia Sandero Essential Sce MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Essential Sce has a 90.6% MOT pass rate based on 873 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Essential Sce?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Essential Sce is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Essential Sce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Essential Sce is 15,744 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 9,434 and 24,395 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Essential Sce?
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.
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