2016 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · DX16 PVZ

The vehicle passed its most recent inspection on 22 January 2026 at 136,398 miles, yet the maintenance history suggests a reactive approach to repairs. While the latest test only flagged slight corrosion on all shock absorbers, previous records reveal a pattern of significant failures occurring just before successful retests. In February 2025, the tester identified a fractured offside front anti-roll bar linkage and dangerous tyre defects, including exposed ply cords on the front offside unit. These critical faults were rectified the same day, but the recurrence of severe wear indicates the owner defers maintenance until components reach a failure point. This Dacia Sandero has covered exceptionally high mileage for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 13,640 miles per year. The odometer progression is consistent, moving from 111,001 miles in February 2024 to 124,431 miles by February 2025, and finally to 136,398 miles by January 2026. Such heavy utilisation places considerable strain on consumables, and the records confirm this rate of travel directly correlates with rapid degradation of tyres and braking systems. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension geometry and undercarriage condition during a physical inspection. The repeated tyre failures, specifically bald inner edges and tread depth issues, strongly indicate chronic wheel alignment problems that have caused uneven wear. Furthermore, the fractured anti-roll bar linkage noted in 2025 and the persistent corrosion advisories on shock absorbers across multiple tests warrant a close check of structural integrity. Although the front brakes were renewed following the 2024 failure, the high annual mileage suggests these components may again be approaching the end of their service life.