2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · CV14 OEC

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a clean pass in March 2026 at 133,630 miles. While the most recent test indicates no defects, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep. The car failed in both January 2026 and February 2025, only to pass shortly after these failures. This suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when necessitated by an MOT tester rather than performing regular preventative maintenance inspections. At a recorded mileage of 133,630 miles over 12 years, the Sanero averages approximately 11,136 miles per annum. This aligns closely with the national average for a family car of this age. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 10,000 miles driven between February 2024 and February 2025, and another 6,200 miles covered between February 2025 and March 2026. This steady accumulation indicates the drivetrain and suspension components are subject to consistent load rather than the degradation associated with long periods of standing. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and suspension components, as the history of recent failures suggests the vehicle frequently operates at the limit of legal compliance. Given the high mileage, focus on potential corrosion on the control arms, worn suspension bushes, and signs of perished coil springs. Because the recent failures did not specify defects, the buyer must verify the brake discs for thinning or scoring and check the exhaust system for structural rust. The lack of recorded advisories on the record implies that issues are ignored until they fail, leaving little margin for error in mechanical condition.