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At a glance
This 2014 Dacia Sandero Petrol 898cc has had 13 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 4 (69% pass rate). It has 86,257 miles on the clock, averaging 6,821 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Dacia Sandero issues include rust on sills, wheel arches, and underbody seams and suspension bush wear.
MOT & Mileage History for EK14 LXY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 86,257 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,821 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 13 tests on record
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Reported issues for this Dacia Sandero
These are the most commonly reported problems on Dacia Sandero models (2012–2021), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.
Rust on sills, wheel arches, and underbody seams
Surface rust bubbles or perforates due to basic anti-corrosion coatings failing in UK damp/salt conditions. · Typical repair: £400-£1,200 (sanding, primer, paint; worse if panels need welding). Estimated at indie garage rates.
Suspension bush wear (front lower control arm and rear trailing arm bushes)
Rubber bushes degrade fast due to basic design and poor compound quality. · Typical repair: £200-£500 (bushes + alignment; full arms if seized). Indie rates.
Interior rattles and squeaks (dashboard, door cards, seats)
Cheap plastics and seat foam compress/ loosen, causing persistent creaks. · Typical repair: £50-£200 (felt tape, foam, or panel clips). DIY often.
Infotainment glitches (Media Nav system freezing, Bluetooth dropouts)
Software bugs or head unit faults cause unresponsiveness. · Typical repair: £100-£400 (reset/software flash or unit swap).
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Vehicle Details
| Registration | EK14 LXY |
| Make | Dacia |
| Model | Sandero |
| Colour | Black |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 898cc |
| Year | 2014 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 14 — March 2014 to August 2014 |
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About EK14 LXY
What car is EK14 LXY?
EK14 LXY is an black Dacia Sandero, petrol (898cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2014.
What is the mileage of EK14 LXY?
The last recorded mileage for EK14 LXY was 86,257 miles, recorded on 14 Apr 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has EK14 LXY passed its MOT?
EK14 LXY has had 13 MOT tests with a 69% pass rate (9 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 14 Apr 2026.
Is EK14 LXY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK14 LXY is likely ULEZ compliant. Petrol post-2005 (Euro 4). This is an estimate based on typical emission standards — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker for a definitive answer.
How old is EK14 LXY?
EK14 LXY is approximately 12 years old. Age identifier 14 means registered between 1 March 2014 and 31 August 2014.