Dacia Sandero (2020)
2020 Dacia Sandero
CarHunch analysed 7,767 real MOT records for the 2020 Dacia Sandero. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2020 Dacia Sandero passes its MOT first time in 86.8% of cases, comfortably above the UK average of 80%, which is a solid result for a budget city car at this age. Only 11.9% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect, so structural and safety issues are not a widespread concern.
The median mileage of 22,563 miles is reasonable for a four-year-old car, and the 0.59 average failures per vehicle suggests these are generally low-stress, well-maintained examples. With 2.8 advisories per test, minor wear items crop up as expected, but if you're buying one, request the full MOT history to check what's been flagged repeatedly—brakes and suspension often show up on budget cars with higher mileage.
What to check before buying a 2020 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 (99%) | 7,725 | 86.8% | 0.59 |
| Diesel (1%) | 40 | 86.5% | 0.65 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (0%) | 2 | 87.5% | 0.5 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2020 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 2020 Dacia Sandero vehicles fall between 15,289 and 31,739 miles.
2020 Dacia Sandero — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 7,585 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% 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 — 2020 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 2020. Counts include advisories and failures.
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