2016 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · AD54 DKS

The Dacia Sandero passed its most recent MOT on 20 November 2025 at 78,762 miles with no defects recorded, indicating the vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status. The maintenance trend appears stable, with the only blemishes being two failed tests in consecutive Novembers where the tester logged no defects. This pattern suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than escalating mechanical decay. Mileage progression stays consistent with typical use for a 2016 vehicle. The record shows 67,073 miles on 22 November 2023, rising to 70,637 miles by 21 November 2024, then 78,621 miles at the failed 12 November 2025 test and 78,762 miles eight days later. Annual accumulation averaged under 4,000 miles across those intervals, well below the rough 7,876 per year norm, implying light motoring and limited load on consumables and drivetrain parts. The repeated failures with zero recorded defects give no grounds to suspect suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion problems. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of underside corrosion, brake caliper operation, and exhaust emissions given the car's ten-year age. The clean advisory history points to reasonable previous upkeep, though the twin no-defect failures warrant confirmation the correct test procedure was followed.