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SD63 VEK

2013 Dacia Sandero

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

123,453 mi
Last recorded123,453 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD63 VEK
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 123,453 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 123,452 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 5 Aug 2025 114,987 miles

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

cv joints noisey

Fail 4 Aug 2025 114,987 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

cv joints noisey

Pass 9 Aug 2024 106,953 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 106,953 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking Fuel pipe under bonnet from fuel filter housing leaking excessive (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 101,905 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 101,899 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 97,134 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 97,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2021 92,298 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2021 92,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,057 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 85,056 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 78,073 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 69,410 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 69,407 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 61,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 52,792 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 52,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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SD63 VEK is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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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SD63 VEK is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 25 October 2013.

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