2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · CY18 CWD

The Dacia Sandero presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 May 2025 at 66,831 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following a failed attempt on the same date showing no defects listed, which suggests an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault. Prior annual tests in May 2024, May 2023, and May 2022 all passed cleanly with no advisories, indicating the vehicle has avoided recurring mechanical or structural concerns across its eight-year life. Mileage has accumulated at a typical rate for the age. The record shows 26,581 miles in May 2022, rising to 38,518 by May 2023, 55,146 by May 2024, and 66,831 by May 2025. That equates to roughly 11,500 miles per year between 2022 and 2025, slightly above the 8,354 annual average implied by the total, with no standing gaps or sudden jumps that would point to neglected storage or harsh use. The clean test history across those distances implies the previous owner kept basic consumables and emissions within limits. A buyer should still carry out a physical inspection despite the clear MOT ledger. No advisories were ever raised for suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion, but the absence of flagged wear does not confirm component condition at 66,831 miles. Check the front and rear brake calipers for free movement, inspect subframes and sills for early structural rust, and verify tyre tread depth and sidewall age given the car's moderate annual use. The duplicate May 2025 entries with a fail then pass on the same day warrant a check of the DVSA portal for the failure reason. If it was a data error, the roadworthiness verdict stands. If a defect was cleared same-day without record, confirm the repair quality before purchase.