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Dacia SANDERO - 2023

23.3 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2023 is 36.8 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Dacia SANDERO, model year 2023. Sample size: 120 cars, 133 tests and 31 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year

Quick summary

Total: 120 cars

The Dacia Sandero from 2023 has an overall defect rate of 23 per 100 vehicles, which is 35% lower than the average car of the same year, indicating it performs better in terms of reliability. Notably, it excels in categories such as brakes, visibility, and lights and electrics, showing significantly lower defect rates compared to the average. However, it struggles with steering, body structure, and equipment issues, where it has markedly higher defect rates than average. The model shows high defect prevalence in the 62,000–93,000 miles category, while lower mileage segments seem less problematic. Overall, the Sandero stands out for its reliability in crucial safety features but faces challenges in structural and equipment-related areas.

Cars by mileage segment

Total: 120 cars

Categories

Brakes
▲ 48.9% better
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.8 / 100 tests
  • Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
  • Brake disc or drum: significantly and obviously worn
  • Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
Steering
▼ 1,400.0% worse
4.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 0.3 / 100 tests
  • A steering ball joint: with excessive wear or free play
  • EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
  • EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
Visibility
▲ 48.3% better
3.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 5.8 / 100 tests
  • Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
Lights & Electrics
▲ 82.8% better
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 8.7 / 100 tests
  • Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
Wheels & Suspension
▲ 44.6% better
25.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 46.2 / 100 tests
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
  • A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
  • A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
  • Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
Body/Structure
▼ 50.0% worse
1.5 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.0 / 100 tests
  • Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
Equipment
▼ 361.5% worse
6.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.3 / 100 tests
  • A seat belt:
  • Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
  • ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
Other
▲ 100.0% better
0.0 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 1.1 / 100 tests

Fault rate by mileage segment

Model    Year average
0 300 0–31,000 mi 31,000–62,000 62,000–93,000 93,000–124,000 124,000+
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.

Most common faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 11
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
PRS
Occurrences: 2
A wheel: badly distorted or wear between wheel and hub at spigot mounting
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 2
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 1
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
PRS
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
FAIL
Occurrences: 1

Serious faults (Top 10)

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 2
Bumper: insecure or with damage likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
ESC MIL indicates a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
EPS MIL indicating a system malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Parking brake efficiency: below minimum requirement
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Front or rear fog lamp emitted colour or position not in accordance with the requirements
FAIL
Occurrences: 1
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously not working
FAIL
Occurrences: 1