Dacia MOT Check
Our Dacia MOT data covers 179,922 tests across 3 models. Overall, 72% of Dacias passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars.
The Dacia Duster had the highest first-time pass rate at 75%, while the Dacia Sandero had the lowest at 70%. Remember that age and mileage make a big difference: the Sandero cars tested averaged 44,140 miles, against 46,823 for the Duster.
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- MOT tests analysed
- 179,922
- First-time pass rate
- 72%
- All cars: 71%
- Versus all cars
- +0.5 points
- Models covered
- 3
Dacia models compared
First-time MOT pass rates for each Dacia model, highest first. Select a model for its pass rate by year, common faults and ULEZ compliance.
- Dacia Duster75% passed · 64,378 tests
- Dacia Logan72% passed · 15,937 tests
- Dacia Sandero70% passed · 99,607 tests
The dark marker shows the 71% average for all cars.
| Model | Tests | Pass rate | Most common failure | ULEZ likely compliant | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duster | 64,378 | 75% | Lights and electrics | 74% | ULEZ by year |
| Logan | 15,937 | 72% | Lights and electrics | 78% | ULEZ by year |
| Sandero | 99,607 | 70% | Lights and electrics | 88% | ULEZ by year |
Why Dacias fail their MOT
Share of Dacia tests with a failure in each area, across all models, compared with all cars.
| Failure area | Dacia | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| Lights and electrics | 12.2% | 11.3% |
| Visibility | 6.9% | 4.8% |
| Suspension | 5.7% | 8.9% |
| Brakes | 5.4% | 6.8% |
| Tyres | 4.9% | 6.3% |
| Body and structure | 3.7% | 3.5% |
Other makes
- Abarth 77%
- Alfa Romeo 68%
- Audi 78%
- Bentley 91%
- BMW 78%
- Chevrolet 54%
- Chrysler 60%
- Citroen 63%
- Daihatsu 63%
- DS 70%
- Fiat 68%
- Ford 68%
- Honda 72%
- Hyundai 74%
- Isuzu 69%
- Jaguar 78%
- Jeep 75%
- Kia 74%
- Land Rover 76%
- LEVC 74%
- Lexus 83%
- Lotus 85%
- Mazda 72%
- Mercedes-Benz 77%
- MG 78%
- MINI 76%
- Mitsubishi 72%
- Nissan 69%
- Peugeot 66%
- Porsche 87%
- Renault 62%
- Rover 64%
- Saab 63%
- SEAT 74%
- Skoda 77%
- Smart 72%
- SsangYong 70%
- Subaru 72%
- Suzuki 73%
- Talbot 53%
- Tesla 83%
- Toyota 74%
- Vauxhall 65%
- Volkswagen 72%
- Volvo 73%
About this data
Based on 179,922 first MOT tests of Dacia models carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers from 179,922 first MOT tests of Dacia cars.
What is the average MOT pass rate for a Dacia?
72% of Dacias in our data passed at the first attempt, against 71% for all cars.
Which Dacia model has the best MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Duster, with 75% passing first time. The lowest was the Dacia Sandero, at 70%, though age differences explain part of the gap.
Why do Dacias fail their MOT?
The most common failure area was lights and electrics, recorded on 12.2% of Dacia tests.
How do I check a Dacia's MOT history?
Enter the registration in our free MOT check. Dacia models in our data had covered 46,815 miles on average at their MOT, so check how a particular car compares.
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