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RV13 HGA

2013 Dacia Sandero

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

172,394 mi
Last recorded172,394 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV13 HGA
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 172,394 miles

Coolant low

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2026 172,394 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant low

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 163,023 miles

Bodywork Badly Damaged All Over

Offside Rear Light Unit Cracked/Let Water In

Fail 12 Feb 2025 163,023 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Bodywork Badly Damaged All Over

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

Offside Rear Light Unit Cracked/Let Water In

Pass 14 Feb 2024 155,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 155,778 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Bottle ()

Pass 9 Feb 2023 149,137 miles

Body Condition Very Poor

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine noise (Groan)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Feb 2023 149,137 miles

Body Condition Very Poor

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Engine noise (Groan)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,138 miles

Nearside Rear Lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Jan 2022 139,137 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Emissions not tested Engine oil not showing on dip stick (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Engine oil level not showing on dip stick

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear Lamp lens is slightly damaged

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing/Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Traction control warning lamp is on

Pass 19 Jan 2021 120,311 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 105,014 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 84,873 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 84,873 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 74,018 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 74,017 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 57,746 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 44,364 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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RV13 HGA is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in Blue with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 2013 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 51,052 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 13 years old, this Dacia Sandero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RV13 HGA is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 12 March 2013.

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