2020 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · DP70 OTL

The 2020 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a fully clean pass on 17 November 2025 at 36,626 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step forward from the preceding test on the same date in 2024, when the vehicle failed on both front wiper blades and both front tyres falling below the 1.6mm legal tread depth. The fact that the November 2025 test passed without advisories or failures suggests the previous owner addressed those issues promptly and has since kept the car in reasonable order. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between the December 2023 test at 30,272 miles and the November 2024 test at 33,391 miles, the car covered roughly 3,119 miles in just under eleven months. From November 2024 to November 2025, it added only another 3,235 miles. That annual total of around 6,100 miles sits squarely within the typical range for a six-year-old vehicle and indicates steady, unremarkable use rather than prolonged standing or aggressive high-mileage driving. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record. The recurring theme across the history is front tyre wear. In December 2023, both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and wearing on their edges, a pattern that repeated in the November 2024 failure when both fell below 1.6mm. Edge wear on the fronts typically points to suspension geometry issues, most commonly worn front suspension bushes or tracking misalignment, rather than simple neglect. A prospective buyer should have the front suspension inspected thoroughly, paying close attention to lower arm bushes, track rod ends, and the condition of the coil springs. Wheel alignment should be checked on a four-wheel laser rig to confirm the tracking is within specification. Beyond the tyre wear pattern, the clean November 2025 result is reassuring but should not substitute for a physical inspection. A buyer should examine the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, check the exhaust system for corrosion given the car's age, and verify that all suspension components are free from play. The windiper blades that failed in 2024 have clearly been replaced, but confirming they still clear the windscreen effectively is a simple but worthwhile check. Overall, the record suggests a vehicle that has been kept in adequate condition with no serious structural or mechanical red flags emerging.