Dacia Sandero (2019)
2019 Dacia Sandero
CarHunch analysed 12,493 real MOT records for the 2019 Dacia Sandero. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2019 Dacia Sandero passes its MOT first time in 84.9% of cases, which is 4.9 percentage points above the UK average of 80%—a genuinely solid result for a budget-friendly model. However, 16.1% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which sits on the higher side and is worth factoring into your inspection checklist.
At an average mileage of 27,591 miles for a five-year-old car, these Sanderos are running well within normal wear parameters, suggesting owners are treating them reasonably. The average vehicle racks up 0.88 failures and 4.4 advisories per test, pointing to minor wear items rather than structural problems—so budget for regular maintenance but don't expect major repairs. When you view one, ask the seller for full MOT history and have a pre-purchase inspection focus on the suspension, brakes, and lighting, which typically account for the advisory items we see in this cohort.
What to check before buying a 2019 Dacia Sandero
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 (97%) | 12,167 | 84.9% | 0.88 |
| Diesel (3%) | 326 | 84.5% | 0.9 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2019 Dacia Sandero 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 2019 Dacia Sandero vehicles fall between 17,291 and 34,527 miles.
2019 Dacia Sandero — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 12,110 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 99% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2022–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2019 Dacia Sandero
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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25.2%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.7%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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24.4%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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21.1%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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18.5%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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16.9%
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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15.7%
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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11.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2019. Counts include advisories and failures.
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