2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · DG14 EBX

The 2014 Dacia Sandero presents a mixed maintenance picture, with the most recent MOT on 29 October 2025 passing at 39,636 miles but carrying advisories that suggest deferred brake work. Front pads were noted at approximately 3-4mm, while the front brake disc was worn but not excessively. This follows a pattern of recurring front brake wear flagged in both the October 2024 failure and subsequent pass, indicating the braking system has been operating near tolerance for at least a year without full component replacement. The October 2024 test also flagged a severely deteriorated offside front CV joint boot leaking grease, a defect first identified in the October 2023 failure. That same 2023 failure also revealed worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes on both front corners, suggesting suspension components have been deteriorating progressively. The recorded mileage of 39,636 miles over roughly twelve years equates to approximately 3,300 miles annually, well below the UK average. The MOT history shows a gap between October 2023 and October 2024 with no recorded tests, and the mileage jumped only 2,735 miles across the twelve-month period spanning October 2024 to October 2025. Such low annual accumulation raises the possibility of extended periods of standing, which can cause tyre perishing, brake disc surface corrosion, and dried-out rubber boots. The sparse test record, with only five entries across several years, limits the ability to establish a full service or wear pattern. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and drivetrain. The repeated anti-roll bar linkage wear and CV joint boot degradation point to aged rubber components that may require replacement regardless of mileage. Front brake discs and pads remain a watch item given the successive advisories. The nearside rear tyre cracking noted in 2023 was never formally re-inspected, so sidewall condition should be checked carefully. Underbody corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, warrants close examination given the vehicle's age and the likelihood of prolonged stationary periods. The windscreen washer defect from 2024 was resolved, but the washer system and all fluid levels should be verified operationally before purchase.