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AY16 UAS

2016 Dacia Sandero

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,101 mi
Last recorded118,101 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Dacia Sandero40,028 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 UAS
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 118,101 miles

Front Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front coolant level low

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2025 105,481 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim bent (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) insecure light unit slightly loose (4.3.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 93,194 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear light unit loose but not likely to become detached.

Fail 13 Feb 2024 92,813 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Rear light unit loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 16 Feb 2023 74,010 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 57,967 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn very thin and tyre close to limit (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect nearside and offside (5.3.2 (d))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 38,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,773 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 30,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 19,148 miles

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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AY16 UAS is a 2016 Dacia Sandero in Red 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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AY16 UAS is a 2016 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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