2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce passed 89.9% of its 759 recorded MOT tests. Against all cars of a similar age (8.7% fail rate), the 2021 Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (5.5%) and tyres (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 30 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 21.2% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.5% | 42 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 28 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.9% | 7 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 30 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 22 |
| 3 | Washers | 17 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 14 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 12 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 5 |
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 | 21.2% | 161 |
| 2 | Brakes | 10.1% | 77 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.9% | 45 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.2% | 32 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.5% | 11 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 5 |
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 | 477 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 260 | 15.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 360 | 8.6% |
| 2025 | 388 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce
On a 2021 Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 5.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Visibility (5.5% 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 (3.7% 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 (3.0% 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 Lpg Tces pass their MOT?
89.9% of the 759 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 10.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 5.5% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2021 Sandero Comfort Lpg Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 759 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.