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SD18 SMX

2018 Dacia Sandero

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,304 mi
Last recorded69,304 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD18 SMX
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 69,304 miles
Fail 15 May 2026 69,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam replace bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid clean out line (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid clean out line (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 65,489 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2025 65,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 60,225 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 56,477 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2023 56,477 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp aim too low both to low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 48,187 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 35,788 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

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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SD18 SMX is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in White with a 998cc petrol 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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What year was SD18 SMX registered?

SD18 SMX is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 30 May 2018.

Is SD18 SMX safe to buy?

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