2019 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · DP69 LFJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 53,023 miles resulted in a failure due to an ineffective windscreen wiper and thin front brake pads. While the vehicle passed immediately after these repairs, the presence of thinning brake components suggests the previous owner only addresses mechanical issues once they reach an MOT failure threshold. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,500 miles per year. Between December 2023 at 31,030 miles and December 2024 at 41,862 miles, the car covered over 10,000 miles, showing standard levels of use. The subsequent year saw another 11,161 miles covered by the 2025 test. This steady usage pattern explains the wear on consumable items like the brake pads noted in the latest inspection. A buyer should specifically inspect the front braking system during a physical viewing to ensure the newly replaced pads were fitted with quality components and that the discs show no signs of thinning or scoring. The failure in 2025 regarding the nearside front wiper necessitates a check of the wiper arm tension and motor function to prevent recurring failures. Given the lack of recorded advisories for structural corrosion or suspension wear in the history, the chassis appears stable, but the condition of the bushings and coil springs should be visually verified as they were not highlighted in these specific records.