Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce MOT pass rate & common failures
The Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce appears in 6,254 MOT tests spanning model years 2018–2023, and 92.8% of them passed. Against all cars of a similar age (8.4% fail rate), the Sandero Comfort Tce comes out 1.2pp better. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.0%) and tyres (3.1%) 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 tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 209 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 6.3% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 17.5% once past 60-90k — 2.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.3% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sandero Comfort Tce model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,071 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 3,161 | 92.3% | 7.8% | Visibility |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 247 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.1% | 197 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.6% | 166 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.6% | 102 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 29 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 12 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 10 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.1% | 9 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 209 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 175 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 116 |
| 4 | Washers | 99 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 90 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 28 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 19 |
| 8 | Stop lamp | 16 |
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 | 19.3% | 1,207 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.1% | 567 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.6% | 289 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 181 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.6% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.5% | 34 |
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 | 5,079 | 6.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,115 | 10.9% |
| 60-90k | 57 | 17.5% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,586 | 5.4% |
| 2025 | 4,648 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce
- 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 (3.1% 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 (2.6% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce?
92.8% of the 6,254 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.2% fail rate, across model years 2018–2023.
What does the Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 4.0% of tests, then tyres (3.1%).
How much does mileage affect Sandero Comfort Tce MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.3% for cars in the 0-30k band and 17.5% for 60-90k, a 11.2-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 6,254 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.