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SW13 ARF

2013 Dacia Sandero

Beige Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,182 mi
Last recorded57,182 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW13 ARF
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2025 57,182 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose leaking Pipe leaking at front subframe (2.1.5 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front hoses ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both front shock absorber spring mountings heavily corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front subframe heavily corroded Plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65x15 Perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe / Axle heavily corroded Plastic covers prevent full inspection (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer sills corroded & holed just outside prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 54,902 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front clip come of (6.1.7 (g) (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 6 Jun 2024 54,902 miles

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

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front clip come of (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 51,975 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2023 51,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both front and on legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 49,158 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,006 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 45,057 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 40,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 36,533 miles

wipers poor

Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,835 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2016 24,343 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Front tyre starting to crack & perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack & perish

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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SW13 ARF is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in Beige with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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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SW13 ARF is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 14 June 2013.

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