2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · CA15 SWN

This Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean MOT pass recorded on 16 January 2026 at 33,160 miles. The most recent test found zero defects, advisories, or failures, indicating that all previously identified issues have been rectified and the vehicle currently meets DVSA roadworthiness standards across all assessed categories. The mileage accumulation pattern is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,015 miles per year. Between 14 January 2025 and 16 January 2026, the car covered roughly 6,504 miles, a modest increase from the 6,235 miles recorded in the preceding twelve-month period. A closer look at the gap between 1 March 2023 at 20,311 miles and 1 February 2024 at 20,421 miles reveals that the vehicle travelled only 110 miles over nearly eleven months, suggesting a prolonged period of very light use or potential standing time. Such intermittent usage patterns can lead to deterioration of rubber components, brake surface corrosion, and fluid degradation that MOT testing does not always capture between annual inspections. The only recorded defects appeared during the 1 March 2023 failure at 20,311 miles, where the tester flagged a nearside headlamp aim set too low and a windscreen washer system delivering insufficient fluid. Both items were resolved ahead of the retest on the same date, and neither has recurred in subsequent annual tests. These were minor, non-structural faults consistent with basic oversight rather than mechanical neglect. A prospective buyer should still carry out a physical inspection focused on areas the MOT does not fully evaluate in a static test. Examine the underside for corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and suspension mounting points, particularly given the car's low annual mileage and potential for standing deterioration. Check tyre condition and date codes, as older rubber degrades regardless of tread depth. Inspect brake discs and pads for surface corrosion from prolonged parking, and verify that all suspension bushes and shock absorbers remain free from perishing. The clean MOT record is encouraging, but low-mileage vehicles often conceal age-related wear that only becomes apparent through hands-on assessment.