Dacia Sandero (2018)
2018 Dacia Sandero
CarHunch analysed 12,592 real MOT records for the 2018 Dacia Sandero.
Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2018 Dacia Sandero passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average—83.4% versus 80%—which is a solid result, though the 21.5% of vehicles that have recorded a dangerous defect is a red flag worth taking seriously before purchase. Petrol and diesel versions perform similarly, with petrol models at 83.5% and diesel at 82.2%, so fuel type isn't a differentiator here.
At just under 29,000 miles median mileage, these cars are running lower than typical for their age, suggesting many are lightly used or well-maintained. The average vehicle racks up 1.18 failures and 5.8 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear issues rather than structural problems—but that elevated dangerous defect rate means you should get a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, suspension, and lighting.
The 2018 Dacia Sandero passes its MOT first time at roughly the UK average rate (83.4%) — solid but worth checking this vehicle's history carefully.
These stats describe 12,592 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.
What tends to go wrong
Across 12,592 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2018.
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Before you buy a 2018 Dacia Sandero
Based on MOT data from 12,592 vehicles — here's what to check.
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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.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
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| Petrol (91%) | 11,479 | 83.5% | 1.17 |
| Diesel (9%) | 1,113 | 82.2% | 1.31 |
Colour Breakdown
Based on 100,613 Dacia Sandero vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
Mileage Distribution
Most 2018 Dacia Sandero 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.
Half of all 2018 Dacia Sandero vehicles fall between 19,928 and 39,143 miles.
2018 Dacia Sandero — Still on the Road
Almost all 2018 Dacia Sanderos are still on the road.
Strong survival — 12,029 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 98% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2021–2025.
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