2015 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · FG65 PCV

A clean and consistent record of roadworthiness defines this 2015 Dacia Sandero, with five consecutive MOT tests between 2022 and 2025 all returned as Pass and carrying no recorded advisories or defects. Even the single failure on the 2025-12-11 record shows no defects entered against it, which typically indicates the vehicle failed on a procedural or retest-eligibility basis rather than a flagged mechanical or structural issue, and it returned to the test station just one week later on 2025-12-18 to record a clean Pass. Across more than a decade of MOT exposure there is no logged history of brake, suspension, exhaust, or corrosion advisories, which is an uncommon level of consistency for a budget supermini now in its eleventh year. Taken together, the DVSA record paints a picture of a vehicle that has met minimum statutory standards without DVSA examiners identifying any components approaching the failure threshold. With 60,585 miles recorded against an 11-year age, the Sandero has covered approximately 5,508 miles annually, which sits well below the typical mileage expectation for a car of this vintage and places it firmly in the lower-use bracket. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest long-term off-road storage, and the roughly annual frequency of tests since 2022 indicates the car has remained in regular service throughout that period. Mechanically, a lower annual accumulation of this nature reduces wear rates on the clutch, gearbox synchros, brake discs and pads, and turbo or engine internal components, but it does also mean the vehicle may have experienced periods of infrequent use. Diesel and petrol engines left standing for weeks at a time can suffer from oil seal drying, moisture accumulation in the exhaust, and flat spots in tyres, so any standing periods still warrant specific checks rather than being dismissed outright. Because the MOT history contains no component-specific advisories, there is no flagged suspension arm, brake pipe, subframe, or exhaust component to focus an inspection around, which means a prospective buyer must rely on physical inspection and a thorough test drive to identify emerging wear. During a road test, pay particular attention to the condition of the front suspension, listening for knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces that could indicate worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or top mount bearings that have not yet deteriorated enough to be flagged at test. Through corners, any clonking over bumps or vibration through the steering wheel should be investigated, as Dacia Sandero models of this era are known for relatively soft suspension components that can begin to loosen well before they would be recorded as defective. Given the modest mileage and clean advisory record, the most prudent areas to inspect are those that suffer from age rather than use, namely rubber components, fluid condition, and corrosion-prone underbody areas. On the test drive, feel for any sponginess or excessive travel in the brake pedal, listen for binding or scraping from the front calipers which can seize on lightly used vehicles, and check for pulling to one side under steady braking. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on brake pipes, the fuel filler area, and suspension subframes, as corrosion defects are the most common cause of MOT failure on older vehicles and may not yet have reached a flaggable level. Finally, check that all electrical systems operate correctly, that the cooling fan activates as expected, and that the clutch engages smoothly without slipping or juddering, all of which will help confirm that this consistently well-recorded Sandero remains a sound mechanical proposition.