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BU18 UTZ

2018 Dacia Sandero

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,501 mi
Last recorded36,501 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU18 UTZ
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 36,501 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 32,635 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 32,604 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Anti roll bar missing no evidence of one been fitted

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 25,618 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 19,383 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 19,383 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 15,167 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 12,785 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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BU18 UTZ is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.9% with a typical mileage of 29,796 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 8 years old, this Dacia Sandero is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BU18 UTZ registered?

BU18 UTZ is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is BU18 UTZ safe to buy?

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