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SH15 LXM

2015 Dacia Sandero

Red Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

73,387 mi
Last recorded73,387 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2015 Dacia Sandero45,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH15 LXM
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 73,387 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Mar 2026 73,380 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both NS and OS discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both NS and OS struts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both NS and OS tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both NS and OS coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 71,361 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 71,361 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 71,306 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2023 71,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 May 2022 66,071 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 66,070 miles

Nearside Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2021 52,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2021 52,698 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm) - (205/55R16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 42,467 miles
Fail 13 May 2020 42,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 34,564 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 28,113 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2018 28,113 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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SH15 LXM is a 2015 Dacia Sandero in Red with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,160 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 11 years old, this Dacia Sandero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SH15 LXM is a 2015 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 12 May 2015.

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