MOT reliability

Renault Sandero

Q: Is the Renault Sandero reliable?

Across 6 Renault Sandero vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 2.0 faults or advisories recorded per test.

Q: What is the average mileage of a Renault Sandero?

The typical Renault Sandero in our data has covered around 82,281 miles.

6 vehicles · 18 completed MOT tests analysed

78%

MOT pass rate

Based on 6 Renault Sandero vehicles and 18 completed MOT tests, the Renault Sandero has an overall 78% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 82,281 miles.

Vehicles

MOT tests

Faults per test

Dangerous-fault share

Renault Sandero problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Renault Sandero MOT tests:

Other28%
Brakes25%
Lamps & electrical22%
Visibility8%
Steering8%
Emissions & nuisance6%
Tyres, wheels & suspension6%

Renault Sandero pass rate by age

Age (years)	Tests	Pass rate
3	3	100%
4	3	67%
5	1	100%
6	1	100%
7	1	100%
8	3	67%
11	1	100%
12	1	100%
13	2	50%
14	2	50%

Fuel types: Petrol (5), Diesel (1)

Most common Renault Sandero MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Renault Sandero MOT tests:

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (2 times)
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) (2 times)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3) (2 times)
Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2) (2 times)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b) (2 times)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i)) (1 times)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt (1 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front disc worn/scored/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area possible crank seal (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to o/s (4.1.2 (c)) (1 times)

Renault Sandero pass rate by registration year

Year	Vehicles	Tests	Pass rate	Avg mileage
2021	1	2	100%	46,870
2020	2	6	83%	38,766
2012	1	6	67%	113,916
2009	2	4	75%	127,683

Renault Sandero reliability FAQ

Across 6 Renault Sandero vehicles in our MOT data, 78% pass the MOT (a 22% failure rate), with about 2 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Renault Sandero MOT issues are: Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii)); Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)); Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)).

The typical Renault Sandero in our data has covered around 82,281 miles.

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