2016 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SM16 KWS
2016 Dacia Sandero (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 May 2016. Recorded mileage 82,995 miles. MOT valid until 23 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- DACIA SANDERO
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,995 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SM16 KWS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/05/2026
- 82,995 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SM16 KWS Mileage History
- 03/05/202464,834 mi
- 21/05/202574,962 mi+10,128 mi
- 22/05/202574,962 mi
- 21/05/202682,871 mi+7,909 mi
- 25/05/202682,995 mi+124 mi
Average of roughly 8,820 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM16 KWS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Dacia Sandero (SM16 KWS) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”.
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