2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort TCE 1.0L Petrol · HY71 JCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive trend rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 23,174 miles, this result followed a failure just two months prior. The transition from a clean record in November 2024 to multiple defects and failures in late 2025 suggests the owner is only addressing faults when forced by the MOT tester, rather than performing routine interim inspections. The mileage profile is notably low for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,635 miles per year. The record shows only 4,00 miles covered between November 2024 and October 2025, indicating the car is used sparingly for short trips or sits stationary. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components, as evidenced by the age cracks noted on the rear tyres during the December 2025 test, which suggest the rubber is becoming brittle from standing over time despite having low tread depth. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and tyre condition. The December 2025 test flagged thin front brake pads and both front tyres reaching the legal limit with uneven edge wear, which points to potential alignment issues or neglected maintenance. The offside front tyre cut recorded during the October 2025 failure indicates physical damage to the sidewall, which, along with the age cracks on the rear, implies a full set of tyres likely requires immediate replacement to ensure safety.