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SM18 BKF

2018 Dacia Sandero

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

28,889 mi
Last recorded28,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 BKF
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 28,889 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Feb 2026 28,889 miles

Windscreen washer not working Nearside and offside front. Pump not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside front. Aero blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front and rear suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm 185/65r15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Feb 2025 25,000 miles

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 185/65r15

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 33/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Feb 2025 25,000 miles

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

Front and rear all suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened.

Nearside and offside front tyres worn on edges. 185/65r15

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dot 33/21 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2023 21,784 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 16,795 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2022 11,340 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 8,690 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive front and rear of rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres have perish cracks around the full tyre tread and tread edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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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SM18 BKF is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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What year was SM18 BKF registered?

SM18 BKF is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 24 May 2018.

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