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SM18 UBL

2018 Dacia Sandero

Blue Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,178 mi
Last recorded71,178 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 UBL
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 71,178 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 69,532 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front DROP LINK BUSH CRACKING

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front DROP LINK BUSH CRACKING

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing CORRODED (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 65,529 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2024 65,527 miles

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

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

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))

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 27 Jun 2023 58,615 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 47,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205-55-16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 32,328 miles

Exhaust Slightly Corroded

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing on inside edges (Wheel Alignment Advised) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Jun 2021 32,327 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust Slightly Corroded

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both wearing on inside edges (Wheel Alignment Advised) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 UBL is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Blue with a 898cc 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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SM18 UBL is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 28 June 2018.

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