2018 Dacia Sandero MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for Sandero models manufactured in 2018, based on 48,623 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
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View 2018 Dacia Sandero vintage page → (75.0% current pass rate)2018 Dacia Sandero MOT Analysis
The 2018 Dacia Sandero has an MOT pass rate of 78.5% based on 48,623 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,503 miles on the odometer. With a 21.5% failure rate, the 2018 Sandero is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2018 Dacia Sandero is Tyres, responsible for 4.7% of failures. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs range from £50–200 per tyre. Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the second most common issue at 3.3%. Brakes follows at 2.9%.
Top failures specific to 2018 models only. The overall Sandero page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 2,263 |
| 2 | Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment | 3.3% | 1,584 |
| 3 | Brakes | 2.9% | 1,409 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.7% | 828 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 444 |
| 6 | Noise, Emissions And Leaks | 0.7% | 331 |
| 7 | Non-component Advisories | 0.5% | 232 |
| 8 | Body, Chassis, Structure | 0.4% | 177 |
| 9 | Seat Belts And Supplementary Restraint Systems | 0.1% | 59 |
| 10 | Road Wheels | 0.1% | 57 |
| 11 | Steering | 0.1% | 43 |
| 12 | Identification Of The Vehicle | 0.1% | 31 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 28,503 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 1.63 | 4.7% | 2,263 |
| Lamps & Electrical | 1.14 | 3.3% | 1,584 |
| Brakes | 1.02 | 2.9% | 1,409 |
| Visibility | 0.60 | 1.7% | 828 |
| Suspension | 0.32 | 0.9% | 444 |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 0.24 | 0.7% | 331 |
| Non-component advisories | 0.17 | 0.5% | 232 |
| Body & Structure | 0.13 | 0.4% | 177 |
| Seat Belts | 0.04 | 0.1% | 59 |
| Wheels | 0.04 | 0.1% | 57 |
| Steering | 0.03 | 0.1% | 43 |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.02 | 0.1% | 31 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 2018 Dacia Sandero has an MOT pass rate of 78.5% based on 48,623 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 28,503 miles on the odometer. With a 21.5% failure rate, the 2018 Sandero is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 2018 Dacia Sandero, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to tyres: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating. With relatively low average mileage of 28,503 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.
Tyres — 4.7% of failures
Tyres issues account for 4.7% of MOT failures on 2018 Dacia Sandero models. Tyre failures include tread depth below the legal minimum of 1.6mm, cuts, bulges, exposed cords, and incorrect tyre pressure. Tyres are one of the most common and easiest-to-prevent MOT failures. Typical repair costs: £50–200 per tyre. Pre-MOT check: Check tread depth with a 20p coin — if the outer band is visible, the tyre is too worn. Look for bulges, cuts, or embedded objects. Ensure all tyres match the recommended size and load rating.
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 3.3% of failures
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 3.3% of MOT failures on 2018 Dacia Sandero models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.
Brakes — 2.9% of failures
Brakes issues account for 2.9% of MOT failures on 2018 Dacia Sandero models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.