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Dacia Sandero

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L5 YJMMOT history

L5 YJM is a white diesel Dacia Sandero first used on 16 Jun 2016. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 62,603 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

L5 YJM white Dacia Sandero – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
62,603 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,266 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L5 YJM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dacia
Model
Sandero
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
16 Jun 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L5 YJM was last recorded at 62,603 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 841 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Mar 2020: 29,266 miles, lower than 40,094 miles on 10 May 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
61,762 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
841 miles
Average per year
3,266 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 62,603 miles
  • 2025 – 61,762 miles
  • 2024 – 60,467 miles
  • 2023 – 59,067 miles
  • 2022 – 44,784 miles
  • 2021 – 35,939 miles
  • 2020 – 29,266 miles
  • 2019 – 40,094 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass62,603 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

12 tests since 10 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass62,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    62,603 miles
    Test number
    196951667709
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
  2. Fail62,601 miles (+839)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,601 miles
    Test number
    600617150518
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
  3. Pass61,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    619210296138
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
  4. Fail61,762 miles (+1,295)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,762 miles
    Test number
    761321238577
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corroded
  5. Pass60,467 miles (+1,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    60,467 miles
    Test number
    129527164362
    • AdvisoryRear brakes binding
  6. Pass59,067 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    59,067 miles
    Test number
    166890350790

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail59,064 miles (+14,280)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,064 miles
    Test number
    631768550221
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass44,784 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    751088470657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail44,784 miles (+8,845)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,784 miles
    Test number
    791031062234
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. Pass35,939 miles (+6,673)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    35,939 miles
    Test number
    211779073050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass29,266 miles (-10,828)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    29,266 miles
    Test number
    534676945894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,094 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2020
    Odometer
    40,094 miles
    Test number
    897861994883
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres cracked on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Questions about L5 YJM

Does L5 YJM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L5 YJM is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on L5 YJM?
The MOT on L5 YJM is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L5 YJM done?
L5 YJM was recorded at 62,603 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 3,266 miles a year.
Has L5 YJM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L5 YJM has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on L5 YJM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Mar 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L5 YJM find?
L5 YJM passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: general underbody corroded.

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