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DACIA SANDERO Common

As of 2026 Q1, 148,413 DACIA SANDEROs remain registered in the UK — still a familiar sight on today's roads. Numbers are at their highest recorded level since the model first appeared in our data in 2014 Q3. Unusually, the numbers are actually rising — up 3,411 (2.4%) over the past year, as imports and barn-finds rejoin the register faster than cars leave it.

DACIA SANDERO car — UK survivor photo
Photo: Alexander-93 / CC BY-SA 4.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
Surviving in the UK · 2026 Q1
148,413
145,743 licensed2,670 SORN
▲ 3,411 (+2.4%) yr/yr
Peak: 148,413 in 2026 Q1 · first seen 2014 Q3

Survivors over time

0 37k 74k 111k 148k 2014 Q32020 Q22026 Q1

How rare is it?

Common — still a familiar sight, with 148,413 on the road.

Rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Fuel breakdown

Of the 142,499 on the road today
Petrol 85%Diesel 15%

Trend

Numbers are broadly stable — no clear decline to project. Often a sign of a cherished, well-preserved model.
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About the SANDERO

The Dacia Sandero is a subcompact car/supermini (B-segment) car produced and marketed jointly by the French manufacturer Renault and its Romanian subsidiary Dacia since 2007, currently at its third generation. It has been also marketed as the Renault Sandero in certain markets, such as Russia, Latin America, Iran, Egypt, and Sub-Saharan Africa. The Dacia Sandero has been Europe's best selling car several years in a row.

Source: Wikipedia, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.

DACIA SANDERO — questions & answers

How many DACIA SANDERO are left in the UK?

As of 2026 Q1, 148,413 DACIA SANDERO were still registered in the UK — 145,743 licensed and on the road, plus 2,670 declared SORN (off-road). The figures come from official DVLA vehicle licensing data.

Is the DACIA SANDERO rare?

The DACIA SANDERO is common, with 148,413 still on the road, making it rarer than 3% of the 2,429 UK car models we track.

Is the DACIA SANDERO increasing or decreasing?

Over the last year the number of DACIA SANDERO on UK roads rose by 3,411 (2.4%).

What fuel do most DACIA SANDERO use?

Most DACIA SANDERO run on petrol — about 85% of those still registered, with the rest split across diesel.

When did the DACIA SANDERO peak?

The DACIA SANDERO peaked at 148,413 registered in 2026 Q1, and was first recorded in the data in 2014 Q3.

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