Dacia Unknown Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dacia Unknown reliable? We analysed 285 real MOT tests across 116 vehicles to find out.
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The Dacia Unknown is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include direction indicator incorrect colour, registration plate lamp not working and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Unknown.
Dacia Unknown Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dacia Unknown. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dacia Unknown MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dacia Unknown to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dacia Unknown Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Dacia Unknown fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Dacia Unknown Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Unknown models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Dacia Unknown Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dacia Unknown owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dacia Unknown MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Unknown year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 74 | 68.9% | 40,620 | 62,124 | 84,890 |
Dacia Unknown Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Unknown 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 Unknown
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
68.9% MOT pass rate from 74 tests
The best year to buy a used Dacia Unknown is 2013, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 68.9% across 74 tests.
How Does the Dacia Unknown Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Unknown THIS CAR | 75.8% | 285 | 59,502 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 Logan | 78.5% | 141,246 | 52,125 mi | 13 yrs |
| Skyteam Unknown | 82.7% | 365 | 2,038 mi | 11 yrs |
Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Duster (79.4% pass rate), the Dacia Unknown trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Dacia Unknown has an overall MOT pass rate of 75.8% across 285 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Dacia Unknown are direction indicator incorrect colour (3 recorded failures), registration plate lamp not working (3), and headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (2). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Unknown 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 Unknown owner drives around 7,721 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 Unknown 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.