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SM13 DXC

2013 Dacia Sandero

Red Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,024 mi
Last recorded104,024 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM13 DXC
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 104,024 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 104,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 102,755 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 100,132 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2024 100,132 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 97,512 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 97,512 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 90,995 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Fail 1 Apr 2022 90,993 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding wheel bearing not checked (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2020 86,886 miles

Undertrays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect

Fail 10 Dec 2020 86,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Undertrays obscuring some underside components unable to fully inspect

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,442 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 60,010 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 46,264 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 35,073 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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SM13 DXC is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in Red with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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SM13 DXC is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 15 June 2013.

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