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At a glance
This 2016 Dacia Sandero Petrol 898cc has had 8 MOT tests on record, passing every one. Common Dacia Sandero issues include rust on sills, wheel arches, and underbody seams and suspension bush wear.
MOT & Mileage History for EK16 SHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 34,790 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 4,173 |
| Average per year | 5,094 |
| Mileage consistency | Variable |
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Full MOT Test History 8 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 | EK16 SHJ |
| Make | Dacia |
| Model | Sandero |
| Colour | White |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 898cc |
| Year | 2016 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | EK — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 16 — March 2016 to August 2016 |
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About EK16 SHJ
What car is EK16 SHJ?
EK16 SHJ is an white Dacia Sandero, petrol (898cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2016.
Has EK16 SHJ passed its MOT?
EK16 SHJ has had 8 MOT tests with an 100% pass rate (8 passes, 0 failures). It last passed on 17 Sep 2025.
Is EK16 SHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, EK16 SHJ 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 EK16 SHJ?
EK16 SHJ is approximately 10 years old. Age identifier 16 means registered between 1 March 2016 and 31 August 2016.