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Check any Dacia's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more for £7.49. We cover 3 Dacia models. Across all Dacia models, the average MOT failure rate is 21.6%. Experian verified data.

£7.49 per check · Experian verified data

Check any Dacia's history for outstanding finance, write-off status, stolen markers, MOT analysis and more. Select a model below for model-specific known faults and MOT failure rates.

Dacia models we cover

Dacia Duster
20.7% MOT failure rate
Dacia Logan
21.3% MOT failure rate
Dacia Sandero
22.8% MOT failure rate

What a Dacia car check includes

Common Dacia problems to watch for

These are the highest-severity issues found across all Dacia models. A comprehensive car check helps reveal whether any of these have resulted in insurance claims or write-offs.

Dangerous — Duster
Transmission shaft bearing failure
The transmission shaft bearing on 1.5 dCi diesel variants fails at an exceptionally high rate, with MOT data showing 124.9 times the flee...
Dangerous — Duster
Timing belt failure
All Dacia Duster engines use interference timing belt designs where piston and valve paths overlap. If the timing belt fails, pistons str...
Dangerous — Logan
Suspension component detachment risk
Suspension pins, bushes, and joints on the 1.5 diesel variants show extremely high failure rates, with MOT data showing up to 50 times th...
Dangerous — Sandero
Rear suspension component failure
The rear suspension trailing arms, mounting brackets and associated components on MK2 Sanderos suffer from premature failure at unusually...
Major — Duster
EPS system malfunction
The electric power steering (EPS) system on 1.6 petrol variants fails at 151.3 times the fleet average rate, primarily between 40,000-60,...

Dacia MOT reliability

Across 3 Dacia models with MOT data, the average failure rate is 21.6%.

Most reliable Dacia models (lowest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Dacia Duster20.7%139,594
Dacia Logan21.3%36,020
Dacia Sandero22.8%225,963

Least reliable Dacia models (highest MOT failure rate)

ModelFailure rateTests analysed
Dacia Sandero22.8%225,963
Dacia Logan21.3%36,020
Dacia Duster20.7%139,594

Check any Dacia's full history

Enter a registration number to check finance, stolen, write-off, MOT and more. Results in under 60 seconds.

£7.49 · Experian verified data

Dacia car check FAQs

How much does a Dacia car check cost?

A full Dacia car check costs £7.49. This includes finance, stolen, write-off, keeper history, MOT analysis, mileage verification, and model-specific known faults. All data is Experian verified.

What does a Dacia history check include?

Our Dacia check covers outstanding finance, insurance write-off status, stolen vehicle markers, keeper and owner history, full MOT analysis with failure patterns, mileage verification, and known faults specific to each Dacia model.

Is a Dacia HPI check worth it?

Yes. A Dacia with outstanding finance means the finance company legally owns the car — they can repossess it even after you've paid the seller. Write-off or stolen markers can make the car uninsurable or worthless. At £7.49, it's essential protection.

Can I check a Dacia for free?

You can check MOT history for free on the DVSA website. However, free checks don't cover finance, stolen, or write-off data — the most expensive problems to discover after buying. Our £7.49 check includes all of this, using Experian's database.

How do I check if a Dacia has outstanding finance?

Enter the registration number on this page. Our check queries Experian's finance database to show whether any finance agreements are registered against the vehicle. Outstanding finance means the finance company may have a legal claim on the car.

Related

Finance, stolen and write-off data from Experian. MOT failure data from DVSA. Known faults from GetCarWise analysis. Last updated September 2026.