2016 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · CA65 UOY

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile with a maintenance trend that indicates a pattern of deferred repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in February 2025 at 68,291 miles, the tester flagged slight play in both nearside and offside front suspension arm ball joints. This issue is a recurring fault seen in December 2024, suggesting that while immediate mechanical failures are addressed, the underlying suspension wear has not been fully rectified to factory standard. At 68,291 miles, the Dacia Sandero has averaged approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for a ten-year-old vehicle. The data record shows a period of high activity between January 2023 (55,601 miles) and January 2024 (62,812 miles), where the car covered over 7,000 miles in twelve months. This period coincided with a significant MOT failure in January 2024 involving multiple critical components including fractured coil springs, split CV boots, and worn brake discs. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The history shows a clear tendency for mechanical neglect, specifically regarding the ball joints and anti-roll bar linkages which appeared across multiple tests. The excessive corrosion on the offside parking brake back plate noted in December 2024, combined with a binding rear service brake, indicates the rear braking assembly is prone to seizing. You should verify that the fractured coil springs were replaced as pairs and check the CV boots for any signs of grease leakage to prevent premature drivetrain failure.