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SB13 NLJ

2013 Dacia Sandero

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,646 mi
Last recorded81,646 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 NLJ
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 81,646 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Subframe and arms wax oiled

Fail 8 Nov 2025 81,529 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 71,544 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 71,523 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 71,521 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 64,598 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 57,035 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 17 Nov 2021 52,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 52,613 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted to the extent the tyre is likely to become detached (5.2.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 48,968 miles

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

Under trays fitted covering underside components.

Fail 4 Dec 2020 48,965 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Link pin broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under trays fitted covering underside components.

Pass 28 Jun 2019 41,478 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 35,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 29,286 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 24,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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SB13 NLJ is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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SB13 NLJ is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 29 June 2013.

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