2015 Dacia Logan 1.1L Petrol · BT15 OGE

The most recent MOT test on 5 May 2026, at 81,502 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects recorded. This is a strong indicator of current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. The vehicle failed its April 2025 test on the same day it was re-tested, with a binding offside rear service brake and a nearside front tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit. Both faults were rectified before the re-test passed later that morning. Subsequent tests in May 2024 and May 2026 show no recurring safety-critical defects, suggesting the previous owner addressed the braking and tyre issues promptly rather than neglecting them. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. Between the March 2024 test at 64,951 miles and the May 2026 test at 81,502 miles, the car covered roughly 16,551 miles in just over two years, averaging around 7,500 miles annually. This aligns with the typical yearly figure of 7,409 miles calculated from the vehicle's age. There are no suspiciously large gaps between test dates or sudden spikes in mileage that would suggest the car was left standing for extended periods or used exclusively for long motorway slogs. The annual test intervals are regular, and the mileage progression is smooth. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear braking system and the condition of the road wheels. The tester flagged an excessively binding offside rear service brake in April 2025, a fault that can point to a sticking caliper, a collapsed flexible brake hose, or a seized handbrake mechanism on that corner. Although the re-test passed the same day, a binding caliper can recur if the underlying cause was only temporarily addressed rather than properly rebuilt or replaced. Check for uneven rear brake pad wear, a hot rear wheel after a short drive, and any pulling to one side under braking. The repeated advisories for slightly distorted nearside and offside front road wheels, appearing in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, suggest the car has likely encountered potholes or kerbs. Distorted wheels can cause tyre sidewall damage, slow air loss, and vibration through the steering. Inspect the inner and outer rims of all four wheels for cracks or dents, and have the tracking and suspension bushes checked, as impact damage often accelerates wear in lower arms and track rod ends on this platform.