Dacia Sandero Essential Tce
From 1,020 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 13 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.
| a tyre seriously damaged | 13 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 10 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| audible warning inoperative | 1 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 1 |
| a wheel badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting | 1 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.1% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Essential Tces tested had between 13,175 and 26,275 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 17,612 median miles, the Sandero Essential Tce has 0.044 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 Tce MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Essential Tce has a 92.2% MOT pass rate based on 1,020 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Essential Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 13 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Essential Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Essential Tce is 17,612 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,175 and 26,275 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Essential Tce?
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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