2022 Dacia Sandero Sway Prestige TCE CVT 1.0L Petrol · CK72 AAO

With a perfectly clean MOT history consisting of two consecutive passes and zero advisories or failures recorded to date, this Dacia Sandero presents an exceptionally strong roadworthiness profile for a four-year-old vehicle. The most recent test on 26 August 2026 recorded no defects of any kind, confirming that all components inspected under the DVSA regime — including lights, suspension, brakes, steering, tyres, exhaust, and emissions — met the required standards at that point. The earlier test on 21 August 2025 was similarly clean, indicating a consistent and stable condition across the two most recent annual assessments. The absence of any advisory notes is particularly noteworthy on a budget-focused supermini, as it suggests no emerging wear items have yet reached the threshold for flagging by the testing station, whether relating to corroded brake lines, worn suspension components, or deteriorating rubber elements. Accumulating 32,763 miles over roughly four years equates to an annual average of approximately 8,191 miles, which sits squarely in the typical usage bracket for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing record and the mileage progression appears consistent and linear between tests, suggesting steady regular use rather than periods of inactivity or unusually high accumulation. Mechanically, this kind of moderate, consistent mileage is the ideal operating condition for a small turbocharged petrol CVT powertrain, as it keeps the engine, gearbox, and ancillaries properly warmed through regular use while avoiding the accelerated wear that comes with high-mileage running. The CVT transmission in particular benefits from steady usage patterns, as prolonged standing can lead to fluid oxidation while excessive mileage can stress the variator and belt. Given the completely clean advisory record, there are no specific components flagged by previous testers that warrant heightened scrutiny on a physical inspection, allowing the buyer to focus on general condition checks appropriate to the mileage and age. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the behaviour of the CVT transmission under load, listening for any whining, slipping, or juddering during gentle acceleration that could indicate variator wear, and feeling for any hesitation or rubber-band sensation on inclines. The braking system should be checked for firmness of pedal feel and straight-line stability under heavy application, as even with a clean test record the discs and pads will be approaching wear threshold given the mileage. Suspension should be evaluated over varied road surfaces for any clonks, knocking, or instability that could indicate worn bushes, top mounts, or anti-roll bar links, which are common wear items on small front-wheel-drive vehicles of this age. For the engine bay and underbody, a thorough visual inspection is still recommended despite the clean MOT record, with particular focus on the condition of the cam belt or timing chain service interval, as a 2022 model with approaching 33,000 miles may be nearing its first major scheduled service item depending on manufacturer recommendations. The exhaust system should be checked for any signs of corrosion at the joints and hangers, and the underbody should be inspected for any emerging surface corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the subframe, as Dacia vehicles do not always feature extensive underbody sealing. Tyre condition and evenness of wear across both front and rear axises should be examined, as uneven wear can reveal alignment issues or worn suspension geometry before these manifest as MOT advisories. Overall, the documented history presents a sound mechanical foundation, and any prospective purchase should focus on confirming that the clean record is matched by current physical state rather than relying on the MOT pass alone.