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Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce reliable? We analysed 1,570 real MOT tests across 945 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,570 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
86.5%
Typical Mileage
24,665mi
Annual Mileage
5,937mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce.

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

88.3%
2022
85.7%
2021
79.3%
2020

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,254 mi/yr
Typical
5,937 mi/yr
Average
7,397 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,872 mi/yr

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 871 88.3% 14,306 22,076 32,058
2021 448 85.7% 17,306 27,314 40,036
2020 145 79.3% 20,389 28,258 41,088

How Long Does a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Last?

Based on 945 Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.6 years
Median
2.0 years

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
24,665 mi
75th Percentile
35,697 mi
95th Percentile
64,729 mi
Max Recorded
191,463 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

88.3% MOT pass rate from 871 tests

Year to avoid
2020

79.3% MOT pass rate from 145 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 88.3% across 871 tests. The 2020 model year has the lowest pass rate at 79.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce THIS CAR 86.5% 1,570 24,665 mi — yrs
Dacia Sandero 77.4% 875,466 39,774 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Duster 79.4% 530,807 43,569 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Logan 78.5% 141,246 52,125 mi 13 yrs
Toyota Alphard Hybrid 78.9% 962 112,535 mi 23 yrs

Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Duster (79.4% pass rate), the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce?

The Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 86.5% across 1,570 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 Sandero Essential Lpg Tce 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 Sandero Essential Lpg Tce owner drives around 5,937 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.

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.

Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce reliable?
Based on 1,570 MOT tests, the Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce has a 86.5% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce do per year?
The typical Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce does around 5,937 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Essential Lpg Tce is 2022 with a 88.3% pass rate across 871 tests.