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SM15 XJH

2015 Dacia Sandero

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

91,677 mi
Last recorded91,677 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2015 Dacia Sandero45,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 XJH
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 91,677 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded (both)

Fail 17 Jun 2026 91,677 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear axle corroded

Rear shock absorbers corroded (both)

Pass 18 Mar 2025 86,305 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2025 86,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side o/s very low also (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 78,203 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Feb 2024 78,202 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 69,551 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2023 69,551 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 61,439 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2022 61,439 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 51,431 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 51,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2020 44,363 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 33,403 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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SM15 XJH is a 2015 Dacia Sandero in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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SM15 XJH is a 2015 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 30 June 2015.

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