Dacia Sandero: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Of the 558,970 Dacia Sandero MOT tests in this dataset, 10.3% recorded at least one lighting & signalling failure. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 47,191 | 12.6% |
| 2014 | 83,842 | 12.9% |
| 2015 | 95,055 | 12.0% |
| 2016 | 88,486 | 8.3% |
| 2017 | 87,270 | 9.8% |
| 2018 | 71,731 | 9.0% |
| 2019 | 56,977 | 8.9% |
| 2020 | 26,422 | 6.5% |
| 2021 | 1,849 | 6.7% |
Methodology & source. 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.