Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt
From 835 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvts fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.5% vs 93.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 10 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 | 10 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 9 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 6 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 3 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 3 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 2 |
| a spring with fixings loose to the extent that relative movement is visible | 2 |
| fuel system leaking, or missing or ineffective filler cap | 1 |
| a tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative | 1 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.5% | windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm |
| 2021 | 93.2% | a tyre seriously damaged, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvts tested had between 10,346 and 18,649 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,931 median miles, the Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt 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 Sway Prestige Tce Cvt MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt has a 93.5% MOT pass rate based on 835 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 10 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt is 14,931 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,346 and 18,649 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Sway Prestige Tce Cvt?
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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