Dacia Sandero Essential Tce (2022)
2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Tce
CarHunch analysed 111 real MOT records for the 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Tce. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential TCe is a genuinely reliable performer, with a 91.8% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and only 1.8% of vehicles have ever suffered a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. Petrol models pass at 91.7%, showing consistent results across the board with minimal failure risk.
These cars are running at modest mileage for their age (median 19,150 miles), which partly explains the strong results, but even accounting for that, the average of just 0.14 failures per vehicle is exceptional. When advisories do crop up, they tend to be minor (1.0 per vehicle on average), so before buying one, check the service history to confirm regular maintenance has been done—that's what's clearly keeping these Sanderos in such good shape.
What to check before buying a 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Tce
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.
- 📄 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 (99%) | 110 | 91.7% | 0.15 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Tce 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 2022 Dacia Sandero Essential Tce vehicles fall between 12,185 and 27,894 miles.
MOT History Averages
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