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SM18 VXS

2018 Dacia Sandero

Black Petrol 898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

20,944 mi
Last recorded20,944 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VXS
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine898cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 20,944 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 20,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 16,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2024 16,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 12,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 8,926 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2022 8,926 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 5,994 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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SM18 VXS is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Black with a 898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VXS registered?

SM18 VXS is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 27 July 2018.

Is SM18 VXS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 VXS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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