MOT failure data · 2025
Dacia Sandero MOT problems
Across every Dacia Sandero that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was coil spring fractured or broken, on 9.86% of failure items. The broadest problem area was suspension at 22.47%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Dacia Sandero MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 9.86% |
| 2 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 7.73% |
| 3 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 5.01% |
| 4 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 4.88% |
| 5 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 4.26% |
| 6 | Brake pads less than 1.5 mm thick | Brakes | 3.67% |
| 7 | Headlamp aim too low | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.14% |
| 8 | Service brake performance excessively binding | Brakes | 3% |
| 9 | Washers provides insufficient washer liquid | Visibility | 2.66% |
| 10 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 2.5% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Dacia Sandero, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Dacia Sandero buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
Checking a specific Dacia Sandero?
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Dacia Sandero MOT FAQs
What does a Dacia Sandero most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Dacia Sandero cars failing their 2025 MOT was "coil spring fractured or broken", appearing on 9.86% of failure items.
Does this mean my Dacia Sandero will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Dacia Sandero that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Dacia Sandero passed 75.9% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Dacia Sandero's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate · used Dacia Sandero buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.