2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 539 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility. Its pass rate of 92.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.6% | 25 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.0% | 16 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.9% | 10 |
| 4 | Seat belts & restraints | 1.7% | 9 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 6 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 2 | Wipers | 11 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 5 |
| 4 | Washers | 4 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 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 | 16.1% | 87 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.4% | 40 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.2% | 28 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 11 |
| 5 | Suspension | 2.0% | 11 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 3 |
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 | 474 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 65 | 9.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31 | 9.7% |
| 2025 | 508 | 7.3% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt
Before buying a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.6% of tests for this year.
- Tyres (4.6% 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.
- Visibility (1.9% 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.
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 Sway Comfort Tce Cvts pass their MOT?
92.6% of the 539 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt?
Tyres, recorded in 4.6% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.0%).
Does the 2022 Sandero Sway Comfort Tce Cvt get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 9.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 539 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.