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SW18 UFY

2018 Dacia Sandero

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,047 mi
Last recorded49,047 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Dacia Sandero29,796 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW18 UFY
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 49,047 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Aug 2026 49,047 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 40,342 miles

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))

Fail 5 Aug 2025 40,342 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 30,233 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 30,233 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 27,846 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 18,063 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 17,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 17,327 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 11,511 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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SW18 UFY is a 2018 Dacia Sandero in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SW18 UFY registered?

SW18 UFY is a 2018 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 25 July 2018.

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