2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,071 MOT tests, the 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce recorded a 93.4% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 2.1pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (4.0%) and tyres (2.8%) 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 108 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 5.9% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 12.9% once past 60-90k — 2.2× the risk.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.8% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 4.0% | 123 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.8% | 87 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 75 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.5% | 46 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 14 |
| 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 | 108 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 89 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 53 |
| 4 | Washers | 44 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 33 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 17 |
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 | 18.8% | 577 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.5% | 262 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.3% | 133 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 95 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.7% | 22 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.4% | 12 |
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 | 2,442 | 5.9% |
| 30-60k | 597 | 9.2% |
| 60-90k | 31 | 12.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,476 | 5.5% |
| 2025 | 1,581 | 7.8% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sandero Comfort Tce
On a 2021 Sandero Comfort Tce, visibility is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.0% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- 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 (2.8% 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?
93.4% of the 3,071 2021 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 6.6% 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 (2.8%).
Does the 2021 Sandero Comfort Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.9% in the 0-30k band to 12.9% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,071 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.