DACIA SANDERO2014 · 0.9L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding deferred attention to hardware components. While it passed the most recent test in October 2025 at 52,224 miles, the tester identified corroded rear shock absorbers, a corroded rear axle, and a torn offside front suspension gaiter. These issues represent a progression from the clean records seen in previous years, suggesting that age-related degradation is now accelerating and is being addressed only as they approach failure. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,350 miles per year. This low usage explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components and metal surfaces. For instance, the rear tyres perished in 2023 at 39,278 miles and again in 2024 at 46,239 miles. The pitting and corrosion noted on the front brake discs across multiple tests further indicate that the car likely sits for long periods, allowing moisture to react on unprotected metal surfaces despite the lack of mechanical wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear axle to determine if the corrosion noted in the 2025 test is superficial or structural. The recurring mention of corroded shock absorbers suggests these components have been neglected for several years and may eventually lead to premature failure. Attention should also be paid to the suspension gaiters to ensure no grit has entered the joints, and given the history of perished tyres, the sidewalls of the current set must be checked for deep cracking or bulging before purchase.