2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · BF14 DVL

The 2014 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 26 February 2026 at 117,074 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the strongest possible outcome under the DVSA test standard and indicates the vehicle was presented in well-prepared condition. The trajectory over the last three years has moved from minor advisories to a completely unblemished record, which suggests the most recent keeper addressed outstanding issues promptly rather than allowing faults to accumulate. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with typical use for a twelve-year-old car. Between 23 February 2023 at 101,063 miles and 13 February 2025 at 112,064 miles, the car covered 11,001 miles in roughly two years, then added 5,010 miles in the twelve months leading to the February 2026 test. Annual totals sit close to the 9,756-mile average implied by the overall age, with no dramatic spikes or suspiciously flat periods. The record is also well populated, with consecutive annual tests providing a reliable service and wear history. The only notable advisory cluster appeared in the February 2024 test at 107,660 miles, when both front tyres were flagged as worn close to legal limits and showing edge wear. That pattern typically points to a combination of low tyre pressures, aggressive cornering, or worn suspension geometry rather than simple age-related degradation. The fact that no tyre defects appeared in either the 2025 or 2026 tests suggests the issue was resolved at the time of replacement, but a buyer should still inspect the inner and outer sidewalls of all four tyres in person and check for uneven tread wear that could indicate tracking or suspension bush wear. The February 2023 failure at 101,063 miles is worth noting. Both headlamp aim beams were set too low, and the engine malfunction indicator lamp was either inoperative or signalling an active fault. Headlamp aim defects are common after bulb replacement or front-end impact, while an MIL issue can range from a simple wiring fault to a catalytic converter or sensor problem. The immediate retest on the same day passed, so the faults were rectified quickly, but a buyer should verify the engine management light illuminates briefly on ignition and extinguishes as expected, and confirm both headlamps produce a level beam pattern. Given the clean 2026 result and consistent annual testing, this Dacia Sandero appears to have been maintained to a competent standard with no unresolved mechanical concerns evident from the record.