Dacia Logan Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dacia Logan reliable? We analysed 141,246 real MOT tests across 16,168 vehicles to find out.
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The Dacia Logan is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Logan.
Dacia Logan Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dacia Logan. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dacia Logan MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dacia Logan to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dacia Logan Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Logan models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Dacia Logan Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dacia Logan owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dacia Logan MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Logan year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,562 | 82.7% | 20,149 | 32,840 | 51,539 |
| 2019 | 12,664 | 80.7% | 21,226 | 34,632 | 54,896 |
| 2018 | 12,107 | 80.0% | 24,194 | 38,960 | 61,271 |
| 2017 | 19,156 | 80.0% | 29,971 | 47,910 | 74,461 |
| 2016 | 26,450 | 79.7% | 32,556 | 52,570 | 81,744 |
| 2015 | 33,988 | 76.7% | 36,655 | 57,503 | 85,391 |
| 2014 | 27,033 | 76.7% | 39,754 | 62,846 | 93,199 |
| 2013 | 5,982 | 77.9% | 39,159 | 63,310 | 93,372 |
| 2009 | 57 | 61.4% | 72,519 | 96,952 | 136,370 |
| 2008 | 68 | 66.2% | 100,720 | 143,975 | 175,062 |
| 2007 | 81 | 59.3% | 100,942 | 133,176 | 182,528 |
How Long Does a Dacia Logan Last?
Based on 16,168 Dacia Logan vehicles on UK roads.
Dacia Logan Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Logan MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Logan
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
82.7% MOT pass rate from 2,562 tests
59.3% MOT pass rate from 81 tests
The best year to buy a used Dacia Logan is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.7% across 2,562 tests. The 2007 model year has the lowest pass rate at 59.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dacia Logan Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Logan THIS CAR | 78.5% | 141,246 | 52,125 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Sandero | 77.4% | 875,466 | 39,774 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Duster | 79.4% | 530,807 | 43,569 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 | 82.2% | 8,864 | 28,032 mi | — yrs |
| Daihatsu Fourtrak | 65.9% | 202,121 | 93,622 mi | 40 yrs |
Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Duster (79.4% pass rate), the Dacia Logan sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Dacia Logan has an overall MOT pass rate of 78.5% across 141,246 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Logan with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Dacia Logan owner drives around 7,635 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Dacia Logan models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.