2013 DACIA SANDERO1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a recurring focus on minor suspension wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 55,825 miles passed, but it introduced advisories for worn front anti-roll bar linkage pins and perished tyres. This follows a pattern seen in the 2024 and 2022 tests, indicating that while components are failing gradually, they have not yet reached critical failure points. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 55,825 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent, light usage patterns, with roughly 2,000 miles driven between the 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 1,800 miles covered in the final year. This low mileage suggests minimal strain on the engine and drivetrain but explains the degradation of rubber-based components, such as tyres and bushes, which perish due to age and exposure rather than distance travelled. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension, as the anti-roll bar linkages have been flagged for wear in three consecutive years since 2022. The 2025 advisory regarding cracking and perishing on the nearside tyres suggests the rubber compound is hardening, and these may require immediate replacement regardless of tread depth. Additionally, verify the condition of the registration plates and lighting units, as previous failures noted deterioration and inoperative lamps that required remedial attention to pass.