2016 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · CA65 AEK

The Dacia Sandero passed its most recent MOT on 31 December 2025 at 42,649 miles with no defects recorded, confirming it held a roadworthy status at that date. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with every annual test returning a clean sheet on mechanical and structural items. Two earlier failures on 29 December 2025 and 15 January 2025 show no logged defects and were followed by immediate passes after just one mile, indicating administrative or presentation anomalies rather than worsening condition. Registered in 2016, the car displays 42,649 miles on the clock as of the last test, equating to roughly 4,265 miles per year. The odometer moved from 37,829 miles at the 23 January 2024 test to 41,118 miles on 16 January 2025, then to 42,649 miles by 31 December 2025. This low annual accumulation suggests light use or prolonged periods stationary. The record spans only five entries over two years, but each test aligns to a yearly cycle with no abrupt mileage spikes or missing intervals. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection beneath the vehicle. Low mileage and likely standing periods can conceal corrosion on structural members, perished suspension bushes, or binding calipers not evident in a clean MOT. The Sandero's simple torsion-beam rear and modest brake discs warrant a hands-on check for rust pitting and fluid condition. The twin fail-pass pairs with zero defects demand scrutiny of the paper trail. Verify the V5C and the original failure notices to rule out omitted advisories on exhaust emissions or tyre sidewalls. Given the age, replace consumables such as wiper blades and inspect rubber for age-related cracking even though the tester logged nothing.