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Dacia Sandero essential tce

Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 1 years from 1,037 real MOT tests.

Avg Pass Rate

95%

Total Tests

1,037

Best Year

2021 (95%)

Years Covered

1

About the Dacia Sandero essential tce

The Dacia Sandero essential tce has been tested 1,037 times in 2026 MOT data across 1 model years (2021 to 2021), with an average pass rate of 95%. That's comfortably above the national average of 82%, making it a reliable choice. Available as petrol.

Best and Worst Years

The 2021 model is the most reliable with a 95% pass rate from 1,037 tests. The 2021 model has the lowest at 95%. With just a 0 point spread, the Sandero essential tce is consistently reliable regardless of year.

Compared to the Dacia brand average of 89%, the Sandero essential tce performs 6 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Dacia range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)
£955
Road Tax
£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs
£200
Total per year£1,405
Per month£117/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2021 details

How reliable is the Dacia Sandero essential tce?

vs national average+13% (82% avg)
vs Dacia brand average+6% (89% avg)
Best to worst year spread0 percentage points

Dacia Sandero essential tce by Year

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YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202195%1,03719,626 mi

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