2016 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · DS16 LBN

This 2016 Dacia Sandero currently holds a valid MOT certificate following a successful retest on 29 May 2026 at 53,891 miles. The vehicle maintenance trend appears stable, as the recent failure for a misaligned headlamp was a minor adjustment issue that was rectified immediately. The absence of recurring mechanical or structural defects over the last four years indicates that the car has been kept in a reliable operational state, with no persistent issues regarding suspension, braking systems, or emissions. The vehicle has covered 53,891 miles over ten years, averaging approximately 5,389 miles annually. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the documented history, with steady, incremental usage recorded between June 2023 and May 2026. The consistent annual testing intervals suggest the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods, which helps prevent common issues associated with long-term storage, such as seized brake components or degraded fuel systems. While the record is largely clean, prospective buyers should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the items flagged in previous tests. The 2025 inspection noted perishing on the offside rear tyre and a cut on the nearside rear, so verify the current condition and age of all four tyres to ensure they are free from sidewall cracking. Additionally, examine the offside front seatbelt webbing for the fraying previously noted to confirm it does not impede the retractor mechanism or compromise the integrity of the restraint. Given the age of the vehicle, a visual check of the underside for surface corrosion on the exhaust system and suspension arms remains a prudent step, even though these areas have not been flagged as concerns by previous examiners.