2022 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
3,161 MOT tests on the 2022 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce are in this dataset, and 92.3% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.1% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (3.9%) and tyres (3.5%) 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 99 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.7% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 3.9% | 123 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.5% | 109 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.8% | 87 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 56 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 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 | 99 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 83 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 63 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 57 |
| 5 | Washers | 55 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 13 |
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 | 19.7% | 622 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.6% | 302 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 154 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 86 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 21 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.5% | 16 |
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 | 2,621 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 515 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 109 | 4.6% |
| 2025 | 3,050 | 7.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sandero Comfort Tce
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: visibility accounted for 3.9% of tests. Start there.
- Visibility (3.9% 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 (3.5% 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 (2.8% 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 Comfort Tces pass their MOT?
92.3% of the 3,161 2022 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 3.9% of tests, followed by tyres (3.5%).
Does the 2022 Sandero Comfort Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 12.8% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,161 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.