2021 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 357 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.5% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.0% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 18 |
| 3 | Tyres | 2.8% | 10 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.8% | 3 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.8% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 27 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 15 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 5 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 4 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 4 |
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 | 19.6% | 70 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.1% | 29 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 16 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 8 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.7% | 6 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 4 |
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 | 214 | 7.5% |
| 30-60k | 112 | 11.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 173 | 8.1% |
| 2025 | 177 | 11.3% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sandero Essential Lpg Tce
Before buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.0% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.0% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£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.
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 Essential Lpg Tces pass their MOT?
90.5% of the 357 2021 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 7.0% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.0%).
Does the 2021 Sandero Essential Lpg Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.5% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 357 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.