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

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94.8%

Avg Pass Rate

+5.1%

vs Dacia Avg

1

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Dacia Sandero Essential Tce — MOT Reliability Overview

The Dacia Sandero Essential Tce has an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, which is 5.1 percentage points above the Dacia brand average of 89.7%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Sandero Essential Tce is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Dacia Sandero Essential Tce fails its MOT are the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Sandero Essential Tce 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 Sandero Essential Tce, 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 Sandero Essential Tce performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 992 vehicles

94.8%Excellent
Dacia average: 89.7%
Dangerous Defects

1.2%

Retest Rate

5.0%

Mileage at 3yr

31k mi

Top MOT Failures — Dacia Sandero Essential Tce

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

1

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

1.6%
2

Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen

1.4%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
4

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.1%
Dacia Sandero Essential Tce Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

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

Front Nearside

1.6%

Front Offside

1.4%

Rear Nearside

1.3%

Other Dacia Models

Compare MOT reliability across Dacia models.

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90.0% pass rate

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82.4% pass rate

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91.8% pass rate

Dacia Jogger

92.5% pass rate

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88.5% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

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See detailed fault analysis for Dacia Sandero Essential Tce

Dacia Sandero Essential Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce?
The average MOT pass rate for the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce is 94.8% compared to the Dacia average of 89.7%. 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 Sandero Essential Tce?
The most common MOT failures on the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce are: The aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements (1.6%), Wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen (1.4%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 94.8%, the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce is rated as "Excellent" 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 Sandero Essential Tce?
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 Sandero Essential Tce?
Typical mileage for the Dacia Sandero Essential Tce: 31,193 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sandero Essential Tce to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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