2017 Dacia Sandero MOT pass rate: 78.0% (43,822 tests)
Is the 2017 Sandero getting worse?
Pass rate of 2017-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 81.7% -4.1 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 78.1% -5.8 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 74.1% -8.3 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2017 Sandero
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4,280 | 20.6% |
| 2 | Suspension | 3,862 | 18.6% |
| 3 | Brakes | 3,127 | 15.0% |
| 4 | Tyres | 2,921 | 14.0% |
| 5 | Visibility | 2,493 | 12.0% |
| 6 | Noise, emissions and leaks | 1,816 | 8.7% |
All Sandero years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 21,245 | 67.5% | -5.9 pts | 71,040 |
| 2014 | 37,180 | 63.7% | -12.1 pts | 67,544 |
| 2015 | 43,172 | 65.5% | -13.3 pts | 59,536 |
| 2016 | 42,737 | 72.9% | -8.5 pts | 51,574 |
| 2017 (this page) | 43,822 | 78.0% | -6.0 pts | 43,403 |
| 2018 | 37,013 | 82.9% | -3.4 pts | 35,206 |
| 2019 | 37,016 | 85.8% | -2.6 pts | 27,799 |
| 2020 | 23,196 | 88.4% | -1.5 pts | 22,046 |
| 2021 | 1,537 | 89.5% | -0.9 pts | 21,612 |
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FAQs
Is a 2017 Dacia Sandero reliable?
2017-registered examples passed 78.0% of their MOT tests (43,822 tests, 2023–2025), -6.0 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 9 years old with a median 43,403 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2017 Sandero?
The median tested example shows 43,403 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Should I buy the petrol or diesel 2017 Sandero?
In this cohort petrols pass 79.0% of tests against 75.0% for diesels. Mileage and use can explain part of that gap, so treat it as a reason to inspect DPF and emissions history, not a fuel-type verdict.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.