2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · CA18 VTP

The vehicle presents a stable and improving maintenance profile, with the most recent MOT on 18 February 2026 at 45,308 miles showing a clean pass with no defects recorded. This follows a sequence of three consecutive years of clean passes from 2023 through 2025, suggesting that previous mechanical issues have been successfully addressed. The transition from the failures and advisories seen in 2021 and 2022 to the current defect-free status indicates a consistent level of upkeep in recent years. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,664 miles per year. The records show a steady, incremental increase in distance between tests, moving from 16,185 miles in July 2021 to 45,308 miles in February 2026. This pattern suggests regular, light usage rather than long periods of inactivity, which typically helps prevent issues like seized brake calipers or perished rubber components. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system. The June 2022 test flagged thinning front brake pads and worn front brake discs, and while subsequent tests show no issues, these are consumable components that may require replacement depending on their current thickness. Given the low annual mileage, it is also worth checking the condition of the tyres for age-related cracking or flat spots, as the July 2021 test highlighted edge wear and tyres approaching the legal limit. The 2021 failure regarding the windscreen washer fluid and the TPMS light indicates minor maintenance oversights in the past, but these do not suggest deeper mechanical or structural concerns. The absence of any advisories regarding suspension bushes, coil springs, or exhaust corrosion in the last four years is a positive indicator of the vehicle's overall structural integrity.