Dacia Logan MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Dacia Logan. Check any Logan by registration number below.

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79.3%

Avg Pass Rate

-9.4%

vs Dacia Avg

Year Ranges

Good

Reliability

Dacia Logan — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dacia Logan has an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, which is 9.4 percentage points below the Dacia brand average of 88.7%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Logan on the road.

The most common reasons a Dacia Logan fails its MOT are a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn, audible warning inoperative, the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements. If you are preparing your Logan for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Dacia Logan, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Dacia Logan performs at MOT across different model years.

2020

Based on 1,425 vehicles

88.4%Excellent

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

3.2%

Retest Rate

10.7%

Mileage at 3yr

45k mi

Mileage at 5yr

76k mi

2019

Based on 5,510 vehicles

85.3%Excellent

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

4.4%

Retest Rate

15.2%

Mileage at 3yr

56k mi

Mileage at 5yr

73k mi

2018

Based on 4,286 vehicles

82.7%Good

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

17.8%

Mileage at 5yr

74k mi

2017

Based on 5,459 vehicles

81.4%Good

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

5.5%

Retest Rate

18.3%

Mileage at 5yr

111k mi

2016

Based on 6,508 vehicles

80.3%Good

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.9%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2015

Based on 7,108 vehicles

71.8%Average

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

27.2%

Mileage at 10yr

162k mi

2014

Based on 4,861 vehicles

72.0%Average

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

8.1%

Retest Rate

27.5%

Mileage at 10yr

153k mi

2013

Based on 1,007 vehicles

72.2%Average

Dacia average: 88.7%

Dangerous Defects

6.6%

Retest Rate

29.1%

Mileage at 10yr

146k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dacia Logan

The most common reasons a Dacia Logan fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn

2.1%

Audible warning inoperative

2.1%

The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements

1.9%

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.9%

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.9%

Dacia Logan Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Offside

3.2%

Front Nearside

2.7%

Nearside

2.5%

Other Dacia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Dacia models.

Dacia Sandero

68.3% pass rate

Dacia Sandero Comfort LPG TCe

88.5% pass rate

Dacia Duster Comfort LPG TCe 4X2

87.3% pass rate

Dacia Sandero Comfort TCe CVT

94.3% pass rate

Dacia Duster SE Twenty LPG TCe 4X2

91.0% pass rate

Dacia Duster Essential TCe 4X2

86.7% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Dacia Logan

Dacia Logan — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dacia Logan MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Logan?

The average MOT pass rate for the Dacia Logan is 79.3% compared to the Dacia average of 88.7%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Dacia Logan?

The most common MOT failures on the Dacia Logan are: A suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn (2.1%), Audible warning inoperative (2.1%), The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Dacia Logan reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 79.3%, the Dacia Logan is rated as "Good" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.

How do I check the MOT history of a Dacia Logan?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Dacia Logan?

Typical mileage for the Dacia Logan: 45,086 miles at 3 years, 75,613 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Logan to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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