Dacia Common MOT Problems (2026)
Dacia models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 323,328 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Dacia MOT pass rate: 89%
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Dacia Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dacia Sandero | 20% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 2 | Dacia Logan | 18% | DPF/emissions, Injector wear, Suspension wear | |
| 3 | Dacia Duster | 16% | Suspension wear, Structural corrosion, Exhaust deterioration | |
| 4 | Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce | 11% | Lighting defects | |
| 5 | Dacia Duster Comfort LPG Tce 4X2 | 11% | Lighting defects |
Most Reliable Dacia Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
All Dacia Models by Fail Rate
Every Dacia model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
Dacia MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Dacia cars?
The most common MOT problems on Dacia cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Older Dacia diesels are more prone to exhaust and emissions failures. Of the Dacia models with at least 1,000 tests, the Dacia Sandero has the highest average fail rate at 20%.
Which Dacia model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce has the best MOT record of the Dacia models with at least 1,000 tests: 95% of its 1,452 MOT tests ended in a pass and 4% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Dacia?
The average MOT pass rate for Dacia is 89%, based on 323,328 MOT tests across 35 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 11% of MOT tests on Dacia cars ended in a fail.
Dacia Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Dacia model
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