Car statistics
How many Dacia Sanderos are still on the road in Great Britain, how many are declared off the road, how new registrations have changed and which fuels they use. Built from DVLA licensing records and 117,596 DVSA MOT tests.
There were 139,503 Dacia Sanderos licensed in Great Britain at the end of March 2026, and a further 2,410 declared off the road (SORN). That is the most on the road at any year end since 2012.
Numbers are still rising: the latest count is the highest in this series.
| Year | Licensed |
|---|---|
| 2012 | 19 |
| 2013 | 8,244 |
| 2014 | 21,826 |
| 2015 | 36,930 |
| 2016 | 51,439 |
| 2017 | 65,743 |
| 2018 | 77,596 |
| 2019 | 89,439 |
| 2020 | 97,020 |
| 2021 | 104,397 |
| 2022 | 116,610 |
| 2023 | 127,578 |
| 2024 | 135,663 |
| 2025 | 138,903 |
| 2026 | 139,503 |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
Source:DfT / DVLA End of March 2026 Updated
In 2025, 69.1% of Dacia Sandero MOT tests were passed first time, against 72.8% for all cars. Cars of the same ages as the Dacia Sanderos tested pass 78.9% of the time, so the Dacia Sandero does worse than average for its age, by 9.8 points. In 2024 its pass rate was 69.1%.
Comparing like with like: each bar pair covers cars of the same age, so an older average age does not count against a model.
| Vehicle age | Dacia Sandero | All cars |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years | 89.1% | 89.5% |
| 4–5 years | 82.0% | 87.6% |
| 6–7 years | 73.4% | 83.0% |
| 8–10 years | 61.1% | 75.7% |
| 11–14 years | 55.8% | 65.5% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment is the most common reason a Dacia Sandero fails its MOT, appearing on 39.1% of failed tests. A failed test can have defects in more than one category, so shares add up to more than 100%. 7.5% of Dacia Sandero tests found at least one dangerous defect, against 7.3% for all cars.
| Defect category | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 39.1% |
| Suspension | 30.3% |
| Visibility | 23.3% |
| Brakes | 19.6% |
| Tyres | 16.6% |
| Body, chassis, structure | 16.2% |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.4% |
| Steering | 5.2% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
The single most common reason a Dacia Sandero failed its MOT in 2025 was “Coil spring: fractured or broken”, on 15.6% of 36,376 failed tests. 46.1% of tests ended with at least one advisory, a problem to watch that did not fail the test; the most common was “Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge”. The same fault on any wheel or side counts once.
Share of failed tests with each defect. A test can fail for more than one.
| Defect | Share of failed tests |
|---|---|
| Coil spring: fractured or broken Suspension | 15.6% |
| Drive shafts: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Body, chassis, structure | 13.2% |
| Headlamp aim: too low Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 10.8% |
| Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively Visibility | 10.0% |
| Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid Visibility | 7.7% |
| Tyres: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyres | 7.1% |
| Suspension arms: ball joint excessively worn Suspension | 6.4% |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 6.4% |
| Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick Brakes | 6.0% |
| Registration plate lamp(s): inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 4.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Share of all tests with each advisory: worth checking on a car you are buying.
| Advisory | Share of tests |
|---|---|
| Tread depth: worn close to legal limit or worn on edge Tyres | 16.1% |
| Tyres: slightly damaged or cracking or perishing Tyres | 13.7% |
| Brake discs: worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brakes | 8.5% |
| Brake pads: wearing thin Brakes | 5.8% |
| Brake discs: worn, but not excessively Brakes | 3.3% |
| Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Non-component advisories | 2.5% |
| Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension | 2.4% |
| Service brake performance: binding but not excessively Brakes | 2.2% |
| Nail in tyre Non-component advisories | 1.9% |
| Engine oil leak, but not excessive Noise, emissions and leaks | 1.9% |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
10 years of the Dacia Sandero, by year of first registration, have their own page with MOT results, common faults, mileage and how many are left. Against all cars of the same age, the 2022 cars did best at their 2025 MOT (89.0% passed first time) and the 2015 cars worst (55.8%).
| Year | Registered | Left | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | – | 7,021 | 57.8% |
| 2014 | 14,555 | 12,410 | 54.5% |
| 2015 | 16,086 | 14,426 | 55.8% |
| 2016 | 15,613 | 14,592 | 61.6% |
| 2017 | 15,571 | 14,753 | 65.7% |
| 2018 | 13,149 | 12,447 | 71.1% |
| 2019 | 12,971 | 12,511 | 75.5% |
| 2020 | 9,361 | 9,136 | 78.8% |
| 2021 | 8,463 | 8,119 | 85.9% |
| 2022 | 13,613 | 12,994 | 89.0% |
Registered: cars on the DVLA record at the end of the year they were first registered (these counts start in 2014, so older years show a dash). Left: licensed or declared SORN at the end of 2025. Both cover the United Kingdom. Pass rate: first-time passes at normal MOT tests in Great Britain in 2025; all cars: every car first registered the same year.
The average Dacia Sandero covers 6,480 miles a year, worked out from odometer readings at consecutive MOT tests.
| Vehicle age | Miles a year |
|---|---|
| 4–5 years | 6,630 |
| 6–7 years | 6,640 |
| 8–10 years | 6,477 |
| 11–14 years | 6,133 |
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis 2025 Updated
Registrations of Dacia Sanderos for the first time in Great Britain peaked at 15,532 in 2015. In 2025, 5,781 were registered.
| Year | First registrations |
|---|---|
| ’01 | 0 |
| ’02 | 0 |
| ’03 | 0 |
| ’04 | 0 |
| ’05 | 0 |
| ’06 | 0 |
| ’07 | 0 |
| ’08 | 0 |
| ’09 | 0 |
| ’10 | 0 |
| ’11 | 0 |
| ’12 | 19 |
| ’13 | 8,270 |
| ’14 | 13,762 |
| ’15 | 15,532 |
| ’16 | 15,037 |
| ’17 | 15,214 |
| ’18 | 12,778 |
| ’19 | 12,588 |
| ’20 | 9,119 |
| ’21 | 8,146 |
| ’22 | 12,985 |
| ’23 | 12,535 |
| ’24 | 10,376 |
| ’25 | 5,781 |
Source:DfT / DVLA 2001 to 2025 Updated
Of the 145,090 Dacia Sanderos licensed in the UK at the end of 2025, 43.0% have an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc, and 34.1% have an engine of 801cc to 900cc. The share with an engine of 901cc to 1,000cc has grown from 0.0% in 2014 to 43.0%. Diesels made up 34.3% of those licensed in 2014 and 14.6% in 2025.
DVLA records engine size in 100cc bands.
| Engine size | Share of those licensed |
|---|---|
| 901cc to 1,000cc 62,390 licensed | 43.0% |
| 801cc to 900cc 49,524 licensed | 34.1% |
| 1,401cc to 1,500cc 21,090 licensed | 14.5% |
| 1,101cc to 1,200cc 11,947 licensed | 8.2% |
| Other sizes 139 licensed | 0.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
| Engine size | Fuel | Licensed | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 901–1,000cc | Petrol | 56,498 | 38.9% |
| 801–900cc | Petrol | 49,519 | 34.1% |
| 1,401–1,500cc | Diesel | 21,090 | 14.5% |
| 1,101–1,200cc | Petrol | 11,942 | 8.2% |
| 901–1,000cc | Other | 5,892 | 4.1% |
Share of those licensed at the end of each year, for the most common sizes.
| Year | 901–1,000cc | 801–900cc | 1,401–1,500cc | 1,101–1,200cc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 0.0% | 38.2% | 34.3% | 27.6% |
| 2015 | 0.0% | 40.4% | 33.6% | 25.6% |
| 2016 | 0.0% | 41.3% | 33.1% | 25.3% |
| 2017 | 5.1% | 43.7% | 31.0% | 20.0% |
| 2018 | 9.0% | 46.5% | 27.6% | 16.7% |
| 2019 | 11.6% | 49.5% | 24.4% | 14.3% |
| 2020 | 13.5% | 51.0% | 22.2% | 13.1% |
| 2021 | 19.6% | 47.5% | 20.6% | 12.1% |
| 2022 | 28.6% | 42.3% | 18.2% | 10.7% |
| 2023 | 35.4% | 38.3% | 16.6% | 9.6% |
| 2024 | 40.2% | 35.6% | 15.3% | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 43.0% | 34.1% | 14.5% | 8.2% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
Share of those licensed at the end of each year.
| Year | Petrol | Diesel | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 65.7% | 34.3% | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 66.0% | 34.0% | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 66.5% | 33.4% | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 68.8% | 31.2% | 0.0% |
| 2018 | 72.2% | 27.8% | 0.0% |
| 2019 | 75.4% | 24.6% | 0.0% |
| 2020 | 77.4% | 22.4% | 0.3% |
| 2021 | 78.1% | 20.8% | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 78.7% | 18.4% | 2.9% |
| 2023 | 79.5% | 16.7% | 3.8% |
| 2024 | 80.4% | 15.4% | 4.2% |
| 2025 | 81.3% | 14.6% | 4.1% |
Source:DfT / DVLA End of 2014 to end of 2025 Updated
United Kingdom figures from DfT table VEH0220 (licensed cars at the end of each year, SORN excluded), so they differ slightly from the Great Britain counts elsewhere on this page. How we use engine sizes.
The Vehicle Certification Agency’s new car data lists the Dacia Sandero from 2013, and still lists it. On the WLTP test (listings 2021 to 2026), official combined fuel economy for its petrol, diesel and other fuel versions ranges from 39.8 to 64.2 mpg, with CO2 of 114 to 150 g/km. On the older NEDC test (listings 2013 to 2018), official combined fuel economy for its petrol and diesel versions ranges from 48.7 to 80.7 mpg, with CO2 of 90 to 135 g/km.
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 42.2–47.1 | 134–150 | 2021–2023 | Euro 6c to Euro 6d‑TEMP | 26 |
| 1.0 petrol | 42.8–54.3 | 118–150 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6 to Euro 6d | 108 |
| 1.5 diesel | 58.9–64.2 | 116–127 | 2021–2023 | Euro 6d‑TEMP | 18 |
| 1.0 other fuel | 39.8–52.3 | 114–137 | 2021–2026 | Euro 6d‑TEMP to Euro 6d | 37 |
| Engine and fuel | Combined mpg | CO2 g/km | Listed | Euro standard | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9 petrol | 52.3–57.7 | 109–124 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 7 |
| 1.0 petrol | 54.3 | 117 | 2017–2018 | Euro 6 | 1 |
| 1.1 petrol | 48.7–54.3 | 117–135 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 4 |
| 1.5 diesel | 70.6–80.7 | 90–105 | 2013–2018 | Euro 5 to Euro 6 | 6 |
Source:VCA July 2000 to 15 September 2026 Updated
DVSA lists 7 safety recalls for the Dacia Sandero since 1992, the first in 2016. The most recent was launched on 12 October 2021.
All 7 Dacia Sandero recalls, with defects, remedies and build dates
A recall applies to cars built on particular dates or with particular VINs, not to every Dacia Sandero. The details come from manufacturers through DVSA, which says they may be delayed or incomplete. To check a specific car, use GOV.UK’s vehicle recall check or ask the manufacturer or a dealer. How we match recalls to models.
Source:DVSA,UK Motoring analysis January 1992 to September 2026 Updated
| Model | Licensed | Change on a year | SORN | Rank | Main fuel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Sandero | 139,503 | +1.9% | 2,410 | 64 | Petrol |
| Ford Fiesta | 1,249,904 | −5.2% | 111,058 | 1 | Petrol |
| Vauxhall Corsa | 902,410 | −3.2% | 97,804 | 2 | Petrol |
| Volkswagen Polo | 663,686 | −0.3% | 49,229 | 6 | Petrol |
| Toyota Yaris | 575,454 | +3.1% | 26,019 | 7 | Petrol |
| Figures | Source | Period | Records | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licensed and SORN counts | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | End of March 2026 | 141,913 Sandero records (licensed and SORN) | 15 September 2026 |
| Registered for the first time | Vehicle licensing statistics Department for Transport | 2001 to 2025 | – | 15 September 2026 |
| MOT results and mileage | Anonymised MOT tests and results Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency Derived statistics UK Motoring | 2025 | 117,596 MOT tests | 15 September 2026 |
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