Dacia Sandero: suspension MOT failures
Suspension was recorded as a failure area in 6.3% of Dacia Sandero MOT tests — 35,439 tests out of 558,970. It shows up most on 2014 and 2015 cars.
Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair cost: £150–£450 per corner (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Suspension failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 47,191 | 9.6% |
| 2014 | 83,842 | 11.4% |
| 2015 | 95,055 | 10.3% |
| 2016 | 88,486 | 6.3% |
| 2017 | 87,270 | 4.2% |
| 2018 | 71,731 | 1.9% |
| 2019 | 56,977 | 1.2% |
| 2020 | 26,422 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 1,849 | 0.4% |
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.