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AO16 ZYJ

2016 Dacia Sandero

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,379 mi
Last recorded120,379 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Dacia Sandero40,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 ZYJ
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,379 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 120,378 miles

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 114,565 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 106,660 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,803 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 86,841 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 79,308 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 79,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened o/s and n/s front brake discs worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front inner brake pads worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 73,653 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2020 73,648 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & deep cut in inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 65,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

How Reliable is the Dacia Sandero?

Based on 875,466 MOT tests across 101,417 vehicles.

77.4%
Pass Rate
5,625
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
101,417
On UK Roads
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AO16 ZYJ is a 2016 Dacia Sandero in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 40,028 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Dacia Sandero typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Dacia Sandero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO16 ZYJ registered?

AO16 ZYJ is a 2016 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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