2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,070 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 90.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.2% | 66 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 48 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 29 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.6% | 17 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.4% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 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 | 49 |
| 2 | Washers | 34 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 13 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 8 |
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 | 20.3% | 217 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 101 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.4% | 58 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.2% | 34 |
| 5 | Road wheels | 2.2% | 24 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.3% | 14 |
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 | 858 | 8.0% |
| 30-60k | 196 | 16.3% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 35 | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 1,035 | 9.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sandero Essential Sce
Before buying a 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.2% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.2% 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 (4.5% 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 (2.7% 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 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sces pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 1,070 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Sce?
Visibility, recorded in 6.2% of tests, followed by tyres (4.5%).
Does the 2022 Sandero Essential Sce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 8.0% in the 0-30k band to 16.3% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,070 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.