Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Dacia Sandero?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Dacia Sandero?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Dacia Sandero?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Dacia Sandero vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

45% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Dacia Sandero reliable?

Based on MOT data from 8,166 vehicles, the 2013 Dacia Sandero has a first-time MOT pass rate of 78.1%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Dacia Sandero?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Dacia Sandero are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (61.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (55.7% of vehicles), Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (53.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Dacia Sandero?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Sandero (2013)

8,166 real MOT outcomes analysed • 78.1% first-time pass rate

2013 Dacia Sandero

CarHunch analysed 8,166 real MOT records for the 2013 Dacia Sandero. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2013 Dacia Sandero's 78.1% first-time pass rate sits slightly below the UK average of 80%, which is a modest concern—but the real red flag here is that 44.8% of these vehicles have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, substantially higher than typical. Petrol models perform a little better at 78.9% than diesels at 75.9%, but neither fuel type offers strong reassurance.

At around 47,000 miles median, these eight-year-old cars are lower-mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 2.85 failures and 13.2 advisories per test—suggesting wear issues emerge regardless. If you're considering one, have a full pre-purchase inspection by an independent mechanic and budget for repairs; the high dangerous-defect rate means structural or brake problems are common in this cohort.

The 2013 Dacia Sandero has a decent first-time pass rate (78.1%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

78.1%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

44.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.85

Over 12.1 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

47k

Middle half: 35k–61k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 13.2 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 8,166 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 8,166 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 61.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 38.8%

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 20.7%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt · Horn not working

Suspension & steering 16%

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 14.5%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Petrol vs Diesel

Pass rate difference of 2.9 percentage points — worth knowing if you're choosing between the two.

78.9%

Petrol

5,911 vehicles

76%

Diesel

2,254 vehicles

Before you buy a 2013 Dacia Sandero

Based on MOT data from 8,166 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 44.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (72%)	5,911	78.9%	2.73
Diesel (28%)	2,254	76%	3.19

Colour Breakdown

Based on 100,613 Dacia Sandero vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 39.2%

39,391

Blue 20.2%

20,347

Black 12.8%

12,843

Red 9.7%

9,773

Grey 9.4%

9,451

Silver 6.4%

6,421

Brown 1.2%

1,158

Beige 1%

989

Orange 0.2%

234

Gold 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Dacia Sandero vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

47,357

typical

35,092

low mileage

61,464

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Dacia Sandero vehicles fall between 35,092 and 61,464 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 35,092 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 35,092–61,464 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Dacia Sanderos sit.

⚠ Over 82,976 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Dacia Sandero — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Dacia Sanderos are still being driven.

Strong survival — 6,613 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 85% of the peak.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2016–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

12.1

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.85

Avg failures per vehicle

13.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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