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HJ18 UBU

2018 Dacia Sandero

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,721 mi
Last recorded78,721 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ18 UBU
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 78,721 miles

Brake slack adjuster advise adjustment advise clean and adjust (1.1.18 (a))

Brake warning lamp does not illuminate when handbrake is applied, advise repair

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's seat has slight movement, does not affect security/rigidity

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2025 66,846 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre advise tyre is also worn and perished ()

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lamp cluster lens slightly damaged

hand brake warning lamp inoperative,fluid warning lamp ok

slight rock in drivers seat

Pass 6 May 2024 50,262 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 May 2024 50,262 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 34,848 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2023 34,848 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sat-nav/phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2022 27,603 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2021 19,106 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2021 19,105 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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HJ18 UBU is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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HJ18 UBU is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 4 May 2018.

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