2016 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · BA16 OBC

The Dacia Sandero holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 17 October 2025 at 84,233 miles, following a failure on the same day for a split offside front CV joint boot with a broken securing clip. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but inconsistent. The tester flagged the offside front tyre at 2.3mm, just above the 1.6mm legal minimum, on both the pass and fail of the most recent test, suggesting borderline consumable upkeep. The recurring windscreen damage advisory, present in every test since October 2023, indicates a long-standing chip or crack that has not progressed enough to fail the driver's view test, yet remains unrectified. Mileage accumulation is consistent at roughly 8,400 miles per year. The jump from 74,784 miles in October 2024 to 84,233 miles in October 2025 represents 9,449 miles in twelve months, slightly above the annual average. No significant gaps appear in the record, with consecutive annual tests logged each autumn. The vehicle has not stood idle for extended periods. A buyer should inspect the offside front driveshaft CV boot closely. The October 2025 failure was for a split boot and broken clip, a defect that allows grease ejection and dirt ingress, leading to joint wear and eventual failure if ignored. Check for fresh grease splinnering around the inner wheel arch and listen for clicking on full lock. The front brake discs were noted as worn and pitted on the inner face in October 2023 at 64,643 miles, yet no further brake-related advisories appeared in 2024 or 2025. Examine disc condition and pad thickness regardless, as 20,000 miles have elapsed since that advisory. The nearside front anti-roll bar linkage fracture from October 2024 was rectified before the pass, but a physical check of both drop links and bushings for play is warranted. Finally, verify the windscreen damage against current standards, as a stone chip or crack near the driver's line of sight can worsen with temperature changes and road vibration.