2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,536 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 93.7% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 102 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.6% | 65 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 60 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.4% | 35 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 13 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 5 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 85 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 72 |
| 3 | Washers | 40 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 39 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 25 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 11 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 18.9% | 479 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.9% | 226 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.0% | 101 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 80 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.8% | 20 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 10 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,000 | 5.6% |
| 30-60k | 506 | 8.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,218 | 5.2% |
| 2025 | 1,305 | 7.4% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sandero Comfort Tce
Before buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 4.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (4.0% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Tyres (2.6% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (2.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tces pass their MOT?
93.7% of the 2,536 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 4.0% of tests, followed by tyres (2.6%).
Does the 2021 Sandero Comfort Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.6% in the 0-30k band to 8.9% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,536 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.