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SJ13 MZY

2013 Dacia Sandero

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

147,697 mi
Last recorded147,697 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ13 MZY
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 147,697 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 147,697 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x2. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 141,864 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 135,735 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 135,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 May 2023 132,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear accident damage to

Pass 4 May 2022 126,222 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2022 126,222 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 115,206 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 115,194 miles

Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

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

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2020 110,542 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 4 Apr 2019 95,245 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2019 95,149 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating needs discs and pads (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front tyres 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 78,034 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 78,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Apr 2017 61,233 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 44,772 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2016 44,771 miles

Front Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear 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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SJ13 MZY is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in White with a 1,461cc diesel 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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SJ13 MZY is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 23 May 2013.

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