2017 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · DC17 GPJ

The Dacia Sandero presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 August 2025 at 35,121 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, following an anomalous failure on the same date showing no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical rejection rather than a fault with the vehicle. Across the prior three years the car passed cleanly, indicating no recurring advisories or escalating wear. Annual mileage sits low for a 2017 car. The record shows 23,776 miles at the 10 August 2022 test, rising to 26,230 by 15 August 2023, 30,627 by 14 August 2024, and 35,121 by August 2025. That equates to roughly 3,900 miles per year, confirming light use across its life. No gaps exist between tests; the owner kept the nine-year-old vehicle on a consistent yearly cycle with modest accumulation. A clean MOT sheet with zero advisories across five years suggests the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test. Low standing mileage can still hide perished suspension bushes, flat-spotted tyres, or corroding brake discs from disuse. The buyer should physically inspect the underbody for structural rust, check the front coil springs and rear trailing arm bushes for cracking, and confirm the braking system is free from binding after the long idle periods implied by the low annual distance. Given the 2025 failure carried no recorded defect, the DVSA entry likely reflects a documentation error or late presentation rather than a mechanical concern. The Sandero remains a sound used purchase on paper, but an independent inspection of suspension and brake condition is warranted before completion given the light-use profile.