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YY15 VPU

2015 Dacia Sandero

Black Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

161,139 mi
Last recorded161,139 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2015 Dacia Sandero45,160 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY15 VPU
MakeDacia
ModelSandero
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 161,139 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 161,138 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shocker absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,326 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2024 140,287 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 11 Nov 2023 122,231 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2023 122,231 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front daytime running light inop

Pass 19 Nov 2022 105,590 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2022 105,590 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 88,237 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 88,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 75,885 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 57,177 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 24 May 2019 57,177 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 18 May 2018 42,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 18 May 2018 42,594 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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YY15 VPU is a 2015 Dacia Sandero in Black with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2015 Dacia Sandero models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,160 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 11 years old, this Dacia Sandero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY15 VPU is a 2015 Dacia Sandero, first registered on 29 May 2015.

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