Dacia Jogger reliability: MOT pass rate and common faults

2,679 initial MOT tests in 2025 on cars first used in 2022 · DVSA data · For guidance only · How we count

Dacia Jogger cars first used in 2022 had an MOT pass rate below the average for their age.

The MOT pass rate is one signal, not the whole story. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't record gearbox or engine faults, and a pass rate also reflects mileage and upkeep, so the table shows median mileage too. Whatever the year, the car in front of you matters more than its model's average.

82.8%passed first time

First-time pass rate, all years together: initial tests passed with no repairs. 95% range 81.4% to 84.2%.

Dacia Jogger, all years82.8%
Same-age average, all vehicles88.5%

In 2025, 82.8% of the 2,679 initial MOT tests on Dacia Jogger cars were passed with no repairs. The same-age average, for all vehicles first used in the same years, was 88.5%. That is 5.7 points below the same-age average.

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Dacia Jogger MOT pass rate by year

Year is when the car was first used. Older vehicles fail more often, so each year is compared with all vehicles first used that year.

Year	Chart	Testsmedian miles	Passed first time	Against all vehicles that year
2022age 3		2,67925,300	82.8%±1.5	−5.7 ptsall: 88.5%

Tests are initial MOT tests in 2025, not retests. Median miles is the middle odometer reading at the test: half had more, half had less. ± is the 95% margin of error in points (Wilson interval): a difference smaller than that could be chance. Years without a link have fewer than 10,000 tests, so they are listed here but don't have their own page.

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Common Jogger problems at the MOT

Share of the 460 failed tests with a fault in each area, all years together. A test can count in more than one area, so these can add up to more than 100%.

Tyres51.5%
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors26.5%
Lights and electrics16.3%
Brakes11.1%

MOT records show roadworthiness faults, not engine or gearbox problems.

Most common MOT failures on the Dacia Jogger

The defects recorded most often at the 460 failed initial tests on Dacia Jogger cars, all years together, in the DVSA's own words. Each share is of failed tests, and a failed test can have more than one defect.

Defect	Share of failed tests	All vehicles, same age
Tyre has ply or cords exposedTyres	29.1%134 tests	9.8%
Wiper does not clear the windscreen effectivelyWindscreen, wipers, mirrors	16.1%74 tests	14.0%
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cordsTyres	11.1%51 tests	18.2%

These are failures recorded at initial MOT tests in 2025. Retests are not counted. "All vehicles, same age" is the same defect's share of failed tests for all vehicles first used in the same years, weighted by the Jogger's failed tests in each year. How we count

What to check when viewing a Jogger

Based on the areas where Dacia Jogger MOT tests fail most often. These are general checks anyone can do, not a mechanical inspection.

Tyres
In 51.5% of failed Jogger tests
- Check the tread on every tyre. The legal minimum for cars is 1.6 mm across the central three-quarters of the tread.
- Look for cuts, bulges, and wear on only the inner or outer edge, which can point to an alignment problem.
- Check that the spare wheel or the tyre repair kit is there.
Windscreen, wipers, mirrors
In 26.5% of failed Jogger tests
- Look for chips and cracks in the windscreen, especially in front of the driver.
- Run the wipers and washers and check the blades clear the screen without smearing.
- Check both door mirrors and the rear-view mirror are intact and adjust.
Lights and electrics
In 16.3% of failed Jogger tests
- Ask the seller to help you check every light: dipped and main beam, brake lights, indicators, fog lights and the number plate lamp.
- Look for cracked, misted or yellowed headlight lenses.
- Check the dashboard warning lights come on when the car is switched on and then go out. Ask about any that stay lit.
Brakes
In 11.1% of failed Jogger tests
- On a clear road, brake firmly and check the car stops in a straight line without juddering or pulling to one side.
- Check the handbrake holds the car on a slope.
- Look through the wheels at the brake discs for deep grooves or a raised lip at the edge.

Then read the car's own MOT history. Advisories in the same area at several tests are worth asking about.

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Is the Dacia Jogger reliable?

MOT results show only part of the picture. In 2025, 82.8% of initial MOT tests on Dacia Jogger cars were passed with no repairs, against a same-age average of 88.5%. That is 5.7 points below average. An MOT checks safety and emissions on the day of the test. It doesn't measure breakdowns, engine or gearbox faults, or repair costs.

What are the most common Dacia Jogger problems at the MOT?

The most common failure areas are tyres (in 51.5% of failed tests), windscreen, wipers, mirrors (in 26.5% of failed tests) and lights and electrics (in 16.3% of failed tests). A failed test can count in more than one area.

What mileage is normal for a 3-year-old Dacia Jogger?

At their 2025 MOT tests, Dacia Jogger cars first used in 2022, about 3 years old, had a median of 25,300 miles. Half had more and half had less.

How do I check a specific Jogger's MOT history?

Enter its registration in our free check. It lists that car's own MOT results, the faults and advisories recorded and the mileage at each test, and flags repeated advisories and mileage that goes down.

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What MOT data can't tell you about any Dacia Jogger

Outstanding finance, write-offs, theft and plate changes aren't in MOT records. For a particular car, you need a history check.

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Other Dacia models

Points above (+) or below (−) the same-age average for all vehicles.

Cars ranked by MOT pass rate, by age

Source: DVSA anonymised MOT tests, 2025. For guidance only: these figures describe all Dacia Jogger cars tested, not the one you're looking at. How we count