DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE (2022)
Running costs, common problems, and reliability data based on 47 real MOT tests in 2024.
MOT Pass Rate
100%
Total Tests (2024)
47
Avg Mileage
17,035 mi
Est. Annual Cost
£1,400
Is the 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE reliable?
Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 18 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the DACIA brand average of 89%.
At 2 years old, 100% of DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCEs from 2022 passed their MOT first time in 2024. That's based on 47 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 17,035 miles.
How does the 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE compare?
Mileage Analysis
The average 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE has 17,035 miles on the clock, which is in line with the expected 14,800 miles for a 2-year-old car, suggesting normal everyday use.
How much does a 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE cost to run?
Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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About the 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE
The 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE is a city car with a 999cc petrol engine. 47 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2024, making it a rare model on UK roads. It ranks in the top 5% of all 2022 cars for reliability.
With an average of 17,035 miles at 2 years old, DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE owners drive about as much as the UK average.
2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE Fuel Costs
The modest 999cc petrol engine keeps fuel costs low, which is a real advantage for a city car. Expect around 50 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £955 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).
What does it cost to own a 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE?
Total estimated annual running cost is £1,400 (£117/month), broken down as £955 fuel, £190 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 100% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.
Alternatives to the 2022 DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE
The DACIA SANDERO ESSENTIAL SCE is actually the most reliable option among similar petrol city cars from this era. Here are comparable petrol cars with similar engines:
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- AUDI Q2 (2020) 94% pass rate (-6%) from 28,824 tests