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SY13 GDU

2013 Dacia Sandero

White Petrol 1149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,798 mi
Last recorded96,798 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2013 Dacia Sandero51,052 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GDU
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 96,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

o/s and n/s rear outer door handles insecure

Pass 29 Nov 2024 95,305 miles

Nearside Tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 95,268 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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 Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Tail lamp lens damaged

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 91,584 miles

Nearside Tail lamp lens damaged

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

Offside Rear Door outer skin damaged

Rear bumper and tailgate damage

Fail 18 Aug 2023 91,584 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to engine oil level to low and exhaust leaking (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened excessive corrosion damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Tail lamp lens damaged

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

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

Offside Rear Door outer skin damaged

Rear bumper and tailgate damage

Pass 4 Jul 2022 85,093 miles

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

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

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

Rear bumper/bootlid damaged

Fail 4 Jul 2022 85,093 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper/bootlid damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2021 77,980 miles

Registration plate lamp slightly damaged.

Fail 19 Jul 2021 77,980 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Registration plate lamp slightly damaged.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 72,808 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2020 72,808 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 63,735 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,922 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 47,192 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 38,213 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 38,213 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SY13 GDU is a 2013 Dacia Sandero in White with a 1,149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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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SY13 GDU is a 2013 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 18 March 2013.

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