2015 DACIA SANDERO STEPWAY AMBIANCE DCI1.5L DIESEL

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on 6 March 2025 at 71,415 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of stability followed by a recent period of volatility in early 2025. While the car failed two tests within a three-week window in February, the subsequent pass indicates that the necessary repairs were identified and rectified immediately. The current status is stable, though the recent cluster of failures suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive servicing ahead of mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-mileage commuter vehicle, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in records between the May 2022 test at 49,982 miles and the October 2023 test at 60,859 miles, during which only 11,000 miles were covered over 17 months. The rapid activity in February 2025, where 233 miles were covered between three separate tests, indicates the vehicle was being used frequently specifically during the MOT failure period. This low annual mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it increases the risk of perished rubber components and corrosion due to age rather than use. A buyer must investigate the specific reasons for the two failures in February 2025, as the provided record does not detail the mechanical defects for those entries. It is vital to verify if these failures were related to items like bulbs, tyres, or exhaust emissions, which often trigger multiple consecutive failures. Given the age of the vehicle, a physical inspection of the structural integrity along the sills and wheel arches is necessary, as Dacia models can develop surface rust over a decade. Check the brake system for binding calipers or uneven pad wear to ensure the low mileage has not led to neglected hydraulic components.