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SK18 BUF

2018 Dacia Sandero

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,147 mi
Last recorded98,147 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK18 BUF
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 98,147 miles

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 98,147 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 93,505 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

radiator support panel corroded

Pass 3 May 2024 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder BALD 205/55/16 *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder BALD 205/55/16 *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Fail 30 Apr 2024 89,437 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder BALD 205/55/16 *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner shoulder BALD 205/55/16 *STRONG ADVISORY* (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

handbrake lever has minimal reserve travel

Pass 24 Apr 2023 83,194 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 75,260 miles

Central Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to windscreen in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Fail 14 Mar 2022 75,260 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both headlamp levelling devices inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip to windscreen in drivers swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak at rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Engine under tray fitted obscuring view of some components

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 53,394 miles

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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SK18 BUF is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel 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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SK18 BUF is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 29 March 2018.

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