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Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce reliable? We analysed 417 real MOT tests across 121 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 417 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.7%
Typical Mileage
26,112mi
Annual Mileage
5,731mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty 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 Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce.

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Number Plates

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

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

81.4%
2021
85.6%
2020

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty 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
3,824 mi/yr
Typical
5,731 mi/yr
Average
7,097 mi/yr
Heavy usage
9,131 mi/yr

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 118 81.4% 16,901 25,284 39,001
2020 285 85.6% 17,048 26,696 34,450

How Long Does a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Last?

Based on 121 Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.2 years
Median
4.0 years

Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce Mileage Distribution

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

Median
26,112 mi
75th Percentile
35,995 mi
95th Percentile
59,674 mi
Max Recorded
97,927 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce

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

Best year
2020

85.6% MOT pass rate from 285 tests

Year to avoid
2021

81.4% MOT pass rate from 118 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.6% across 285 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 81.4% — 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 SE Twenty 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 Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce THIS CAR 84.7% 417 26,112 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
Royal Alloy GT 125 E5 92.4% 264 2,570 mi — yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce?

The Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.7% across 417 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 has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty 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 Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce owner drives around 5,731 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 SE Twenty Lpg Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce reliable?
Based on 417 MOT tests, the Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce has a 84.7% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce do per year?
The typical Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce does around 5,731 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty 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 Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Sway SE Twenty Lpg Tce is 2020 with a 85.6% pass rate across 285 tests.