Dacia Logan (2018)
2018 Dacia Logan
CarHunch analysed 1,794 real MOT records for the 2018 Dacia Logan. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2018 Dacia Logan passes its MOT slightly above the UK average at 82.5%, with petrol models performing marginally better than diesels (83.0% versus 81.5%), though both are respectable. However, nearly a quarter of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a material concern for buyers evaluating safety risk.
At 34,227 miles median, these Logans are showing fairly typical wear for their age, though the average sits higher at 44,047 miles suggesting some high-mileage examples in the mix. With 1.28 average failures and 5.6 advisories per test, the car's modest equipment and build quality mean minor corrosion and trim issues are common—check the service history carefully and budget for preventive work on suspension and exhaust components before problems become failures.
What to check before buying a 2018 Dacia Logan
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (73%) | 1,310 | 83% | 1.22 |
| Diesel (27%) | 484 | 81.5% | 1.45 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Dacia Logan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2018 Dacia Logan vehicles fall between 23,740 and 47,839 miles.
2018 Dacia Logan — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 1,662 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 95% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2018 Dacia Logan
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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44.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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28.9%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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25.3%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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22.2%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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19.2%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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18.1%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018. Counts include advisories and failures.
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