Dacia
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 38 models from 323,672 MOT tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included).
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Avg Pass Rate
89%
Total Tests
323,672
Models
38
Years Covered
2008-2024
About Dacia Cars
Dacia ranks joint 17th out of 70 car makes in our data (those with at least 1,000 MOT tests) by average MOT pass rate, at 89%. That's slightly above the 85% average across all models in our data, putting Dacia in solid middle ground for reliability.
With 38 models across 17 years of data (2008 to 2024), there's a moderate spread of 17 percentage points between models. Some Dacias are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Dacia Models
The Sandero Essential Sce leads the range with a 98% average pass rate from 1,407 tests. At the other end, the Logan has the lowest at 81%. Overall, more than half of Dacia's models have a pass rate of 85% or more, which is a good sign for the brand.
Dacia Fuel Types
Dacia models in our data come in 24 petrol, 2 diesel, 2 hybrid, 10 LPG variants (each model counted once, under the fuel type recorded for most of its tests). Dacia offers hybrid options for buyers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year and average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026). Insurance not included.
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