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At a glance
This 2017 Dacia Sandero Petrol 898cc has had 11 MOT tests on record, passing 7 and failing 4 (64% pass rate). It has 56,100 miles on the clock, averaging 6,056 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 ET17 XHJ
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 56,100 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Average per year | 6,056 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 11 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 | ET17 XHJ |
| Make | Dacia |
| Model | Sandero |
| Colour | Grey |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 898cc |
| Year | 2017 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | ET — Chelmsford, Essex |
| Age identifier | 17 — March 2017 to August 2017 |
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About ET17 XHJ
What car is ET17 XHJ?
ET17 XHJ is an grey Dacia Sandero, petrol (898cc). First registered in Chelmsford in 2017.
What is the mileage of ET17 XHJ?
The last recorded mileage for ET17 XHJ was 56,100 miles, recorded on 8 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has ET17 XHJ passed its MOT?
ET17 XHJ has had 11 MOT tests with a 64% pass rate (7 passes, 4 failures). It last passed on 8 Jun 2026.
Is ET17 XHJ ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, ET17 XHJ 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 ET17 XHJ?
ET17 XHJ is approximately 9 years old. Age identifier 17 means registered between 1 March 2017 and 31 August 2017.