2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · CE64 FYC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test on 13 December 2025 at 81,711 miles passed following a failure just the previous day. That failure highlighted critical mechanical issues, including an offside front outer track rod end with excessive play and a binding offside rear service brake. While these specific faults were rectified to secure the pass, the pattern suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical defects when they cause a legal test failure. At 81,711 miles over 12 years, the Sandero averages approximately 6,800 miles per year, which is consistent with low-to-moderate annual usage. The mileage data shows steady intervals, with roughly 3,900 miles covered between the December 2024 and December 2025 tests. However, low annual mileage often masks the accelerated degradation of rubber components. This is evident in the December 2024 advisories regarding perishing and cracking on the offside tyres, indicating age-related wear rather than tread loss. A buyer must conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and braking system. The record shows a recurring history of steering and suspension wear, with anti-roll bar linkage bushes flagged in 2024 and a track rod end failure in 2025. You should check for further play in the ball joints and inspect the condition of all rubber bushings. The binding rear brake caliper noted in late 2025 also requires physical verification to ensure the caliper piston is not seized or the slider pins corroded from infrequent use. Additionally, the multiple failures related to bulbs, including fog, daytime running, and registration lamps, suggest a lack of basic electrical checks prior to testing.