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At a glance
This 2015 Dacia Sandero Petrol 1149cc has had 15 MOT tests on record, passing 9 and failing 6 (60% pass rate). It has 85,780 miles on the clock, averaging 5,969 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 SM15 LVY
Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.
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Mileage Analysis
Below average| Latest reading | 85,780 miles |
| Reading date | |
| Miles last year | 92 |
| Average per year | 5,969 |
| Mileage consistency | Consistent |
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Full MOT Test History 15 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 | SM15 LVY |
| Make | Dacia |
| Model | Sandero |
| Colour | Beige |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Engine | 1149cc |
| Year | 2015 |
| First registered | |
| Area code | SM — Edinburgh, Scotland |
| Age identifier | 15 — March 2015 to August 2015 |
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About SM15 LVY
What car is SM15 LVY?
SM15 LVY is an beige Dacia Sandero, petrol (1149cc). First registered in Edinburgh in 2015.
What is the mileage of SM15 LVY?
The last recorded mileage for SM15 LVY was 85,780 miles, recorded on 17 Jun 2026 during its most recent MOT test.
Has SM15 LVY passed its MOT?
SM15 LVY has had 15 MOT tests with a 60% pass rate (9 passes, 6 failures). It last passed on 17 Jun 2026.
Is SM15 LVY ULEZ compliant?
Based on its fuel type and registration year, SM15 LVY 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 SM15 LVY?
SM15 LVY is approximately 11 years old. Age identifier 15 means registered between 1 March 2015 and 31 August 2015.