Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT reliable?

Based on MOT data from 540 vehicles, the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT has a first-time MOT pass rate of 94%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT (2021)

540 real MOT outcomes analysed • 94% first-time pass rate

2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT

CarHunch analysed 540 real MOT records for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2021 Dacia Sandero is significantly more reliable than the UK average, with a 92.8% first-time pass rate well ahead of the 80% benchmark, and only 4.6% of vehicles ever flagged with a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure for a buyer's peace of mind. The petrol engine maintains that strong performance at 92.5% pass rate, so fuel choice isn't a reliability differentiator here.

At just under 19,000 miles average for a three-year-old car, these Sanderos are running light, which partly explains the healthy MOT results and the minimal 0.19 failures per vehicle. The 1.2 advisories per car suggest minor wear is creeping in, so when you're viewing one, get the tyres, brakes, and suspension checked during a pre-purchase inspection—don't rely on MOT history alone to spot what's coming next.

The 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (94% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

First-time pass

94%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

4.6%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.19

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

17k

Middle half: 11k–24k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 94% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

These stats describe 540 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 540 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 4.6% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (97%)	526	93.8%	0.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 1,960 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Orange 36.1%

707

White 18.3%

358

Grey 18%

352

Blue 12.6%

247

Red 8.3%

163

Black 6.8%

133

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

16,895

typical

11,413

low mileage

23,789

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVT vehicles fall between 11,413 and 23,789 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 11,413 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 11,413–23,789 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige Tce CVTs sit.

⚠ Over 32,115 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.19

Avg failures per vehicle

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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