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Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT reliable? We analysed 3,397 real MOT tests across 1,981 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 3,397 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
90.8%
Typical Mileage
17,336mi
Annual Mileage
4,743mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

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

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Number Plates

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

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

97%
2023
90.7%
2022
90.6%
2021

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Common Faults & Problems

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

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 15
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
2,827 mi/yr
Typical
4,743 mi/yr
Average
5,679 mi/yr
Heavy usage
7,347 mi/yr

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 66 97.0% 10,219 15,851 22,392
2022 1,945 90.7% 11,212 17,037 25,423
2021 1,235 90.6% 11,738 17,310 24,490

How Long Does a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Last?

Based on 1,981 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT Mileage Distribution

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

Median
17,336 mi
75th Percentile
25,451 mi
95th Percentile
40,392 mi
Max Recorded
95,931 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT

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

Best year
2023

97.0% MOT pass rate from 66 tests

Year to avoid
2021

90.6% MOT pass rate from 1,235 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 97.0% across 66 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 90.6% — 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 Sway Prestige Tce CVT Compare?

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

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT THIS CAR 90.8% 3,397 17,336 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
Audi A1 S Line Black ED 35 TFSI S-a 92.1% 2,191 21,529 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?

The Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT has an overall MOT pass rate of 90.8% across 3,397 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 brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT 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 Sway Prestige Tce CVT owner drives around 4,743 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 Sway Prestige Tce CVT — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT reliable?
Based on 3,397 MOT tests, the Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT has a 90.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT do per year?
The typical Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT does around 4,743 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?
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 Sway Prestige Tce CVT?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT is 2023 with a 97.0% pass rate across 66 tests.