Is the Dacia Sandero ULEZ Compliant?
Based on 99,607 MOT tests, around 88% of Dacia Sanderos still on the road are likely to meet London's ULEZ standards, and about 2% are likely to be charged. For the remaining 10%, it depends on the exact Euro standard or month of registration.
The fuel mix matters: tested cars were 78% petrol, 22% diesel. Every petrol Sandero in the data (2013 onwards) is likely to be compliant. Diesel Sanderos are generally compliant from 2016, while diesel cars from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
- Likely compliant
- 88%
- Likely charged
- 2%
- Depends on the car
- 10%
- MOT tests analysed
- 99,607
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Sandero ULEZ compliance by year and fuel
Estimated from the year of first registration. Numbers show how many Sanderos of each type were MOT tested, as a guide to how common they are.
| First registered | Petrol | Diesel |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Likely compliant197 tested | – |
| 2020 | Likely compliant8,900 tested | Likely compliant47 tested |
| 2019 | Likely compliant12,323 tested | Likely compliant329 tested |
| 2018 | Likely compliant11,561 tested | Likely compliant1,132 tested |
| 2017 | Likely compliant11,239 tested | Likely compliant3,722 tested |
| 2016 | Likely compliant9,869 tested | Likely compliant4,730 tested |
| 2015 | Likely compliant9,912 tested | Check exact car4,967 tested |
| 2014 | Likely compliant8,038 tested | Check exact car4,899 tested |
| 2013 | Likely compliant5,359 tested | Likely charged2,064 tested |
How ULEZ rules apply to the Sandero
Cars that miss the standard pay £12.50 for each day they're driven in the zone. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
- Petrol (78% of Sanderos tested): every year in our data is likely to comply.
- Diesel (22% of Sanderos tested): likely compliant from 2016; 2013 and earlier are likely to be charged.
Sanderos from 2014 and 2015 sit on the boundary (10% of those tested): some were built to the required standard before it became compulsory. The Euro standard is sometimes on the V5C logbook, or Dacia can confirm it. Our ULEZ calculator can help.
Thinking of buying one? Check how Sanderos fare at the MOT too: see the Dacia Sandero MOT failure rate.
Buying a used Dacia Sandero for London: what the MOT data shows
The Dacia Sanderos in this data were first registered between 2013 and 2021. 2017 was the most common year, with 14,961 tests (15% of the total), and half were registered in 2016 or later.
Sanderos from likely-compliant years passed their MOT first time 72% of the time, at an average of 41,694 miles. Older ones likely to be charged passed 63% of the time with 68,756 miles on average, so a compliant car is usually the more reliable buy as well as the cheaper one to drive in London.
On a budget, the oldest diesel Sanderos likely to comply are from 2016. 4,730 of them were tested; 2016 cars passed first time 69% of the time and averaged 48,699 miles. Check the Euro standard on the V5C before you buy one from around then.
Whichever year you choose, check the Sandero's weak spots. The most common MOT failures were body and structure: "constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt" (4.2% of tests); visibility: "does not clear the windscreen effectively" (3.9%); lights and electrics: "too low" (3.7%). The most frequent advisory was "has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure", on 14.9% of tests.
Overall, 70% of Sanderos passed first time, roughly in line with the 71% average for all cars, and they had covered 44,140 miles on average, fewer than the 73,145-mile average.
ULEZ compliance for other models
Other Dacia models
About this data
Based on 99,607 first MOT tests of the Dacia Sandero carried out in 2023.
Source: DVSA anonymised MOT test data (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). First attempts on cars only; “pass rate” means passing first time. Averages cover all 32,735,164 cars tested (71% passed), and years with under 50 tests are hidden.
ULEZ results are estimates from fuel type and year of first registration. Transport for London makes the final decision.
Learn more about how our data works.
Frequently asked questions
What 99,607 MOT tests say about the Dacia Sandero and London's ULEZ.
Is the Dacia Sandero ULEZ compliant?
In our data about 88% of Sanderos on the road are likely compliant and 2% likely to be charged. Petrol and petrol-hybrid cars need Euro 4 (most from 2006), while diesels need Euro 6 (most from September 2015).
Which petrol Sandero years are ULEZ compliant?
Petrol Sanderos first registered from 2013 are likely compliant. Some earlier cars meet Euro 4 too, so check the exact vehicle.
Is a diesel Sandero ULEZ compliant?
Only if it meets Euro 6, which generally means first registered from September 2015. Diesel Sanderos from 2013 or earlier are likely to be charged.
How can I check if a specific Sandero is ULEZ compliant?
Enter its registration in our free ULEZ check, which uses the vehicle's DVLA record. Always confirm with TfL before relying on it.
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