Dacia Jogger Mk1 (2022-present) reliability
Dacia Jogger Mk1 built around 2022: more dangerous faults than average
Testers find a dangerous fault on Dacia Jogger Mk1 models built around 2022 more often than on similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.
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Key figure
7% of MOT tests on Dacia Jogger Mk1 models built around 2022 found a fault the tester marked as dangerous, against 5% for similar cars the same age.
Most common issue
The most common MOT issue on Dacia Jogger Mk1 models built around 2022 involves the tyres.
Based on 1,947 tests of Jogger models registered 2022+.
About 1 in 6 petrol Jogger cars registered in 2022 (17.2%) failed their first MOT.
Based on 2,410 first MOTs (DVSA MOT results, 2025).
About 1 in 40 Jogger Mk1 MOTs (2.5%) failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. That's for cars built around 2022 (3 years old), all fuels combined.
Based on 1,947 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted. Nor is a fail with no later MOT on record.
About 1 in 15 Jogger Mk1 MOTs (7.2%) found at least one dangerous defect. These are cars built around 2022 (3 years old).
Based on 1,947 tests (DVSA MOT results, 2025). Dangerous is the most serious grade an MOT gives: a direct risk to road safety.
Mk1 fail rate by age
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 3 years old.
How the Jogger Mk1 compares
At each age below, see how the Jogger Mk1 holds up against other cars the same age. The averages combine all fuel types.
Based on 27,520 tests across 4 Dacia models, built around 2022 (3 years old).
Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs.
What to check before viewing
The model's most common MOT issues, turned into things you can ask about or look for.
Independent inspection
High priorityHave an independent specialist inspect the car before you commit.
Brake pads
High priorityAsk when the pads were last replaced and check the warning-light history.
Brake discs
High priorityAsk for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.
Tyres
Worth checkingCheck tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.
Vehicle-specific check
Worth checkingCheck the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.
Other people carriers to compare
Other people carriers, with each one's figures taken at the same age as the Jogger Mk1.
- 1
Peugeot Rifter
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 1.7%
- Dangerous
- 2.1%
Fewer dangerous faults: 2.1%, against 7.2% for the Dacia Jogger Mk1.
2,202 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
- 2
Peugeot 5008
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 12.1%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.6%
- Dangerous
- 5.2%
- Still registered at 10 years
- 82.9%
Lower fail rate: 12.1%, against 15.9% for the Dacia Jogger Mk1, both built around 2022.
3 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,980 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
- 3
Vauxhall Combo Life
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 16.4%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 2.4%
- Dangerous
- 2.9%
Fewer dangerous faults: 2.9%, against 7.2% for the Dacia Jogger Mk1.
1,686 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
- 4
Ford Tourneo Custom
Same body type, tested at the same age
- Fail rate
- 18.3%
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- 3.1%
- Dangerous
- 3.6%
Fewer dangerous faults: 3.6%, against 7.2% for the Dacia Jogger Mk1.
2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.
4,507 MOT tests on cars built around 2022
- Fail rate
- = the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
- Fail, no pass in 3 days
- = the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
- Dangerous
- = the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
- Still registered at 10 years
- = the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.
Recall context
1 recall in all1 Jogger Mk1 recall covers cars built in these years.
- 1 recall
Top concerns
- Rear stub axle carrier mounting bolts
For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.
Mk1 variants compared
Jogger Mk1 variants built around 2022
The fail rate for each Jogger Mk1 variant, grouped by fuel. Each row counts fails per MOT test, the same way as the main fail rate chart.
Petrol
- JOGGER EXTREME SE TCE14.8%990 tests
- JOGGER COMFORT TCE15.9%725 tests
- JOGGER ESSENTIAL TCE20.8%231 tests
Most common issues on Dacia Joggers of this age
This list covers every Dacia Jogger built around 2022, whichever generation it is. We don't have a defect list for the Mk1 on its own.
Most common advisories and fails
In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one
- 121.3%Advisory
Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge
- 211.5%Advisory
Brake pads wearing thin
- 38.7%Advisory
Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing
- 45.2%Advisory
Brake disc worn, but not excessively
- 54.1%Advisory
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Based on 1,948 tests
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Frequently asked questions
Built around 2022 (3 years old), the Dacia Jogger Mk1 (2022-present) fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,947 3-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.