2015 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · FG65 PCV

The vehicle presents a stable and clean mechanical trend, culminating in a pass on 18 December 2025 at 60,585 miles with zero defects recorded. A peculiar anomaly appears in the record one week prior on 11 December 2025, where the Sandero failed at 60,584 miles despite no defects being documented. This suggests a potential administrative error or an aborted test rather than a mechanical failure, given the immediate clean pass the following week. The maintenance trajectory over the last three years remains entirely consistent, with no recurring faults or advisories to indicate a worsening or deteriorating condition. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally low usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging just 5,508 miles annually. Examining the chronological intervals reveals a declining annual distance covered. Between July 2022 and July 2023, the car covered 4,934 miles. This dropped to 2,488 miles between July 2023 and July 2024, and further reduced to 1,812 miles in the subsequent twelve months leading to December 2025. Such minimal recent use raises the likelihood of prolonged stationary periods, which can cause specific age-related deterioration unrelated to mileage. Because the MOT record is entirely devoid of mechanical or structural advisories, a buyer must rely on a physical inspection to uncover issues typical of low-mileage, aging vehicles. Focus heavily on the condition of rubber components, which perish with age rather than use. Inspect the suspension bushes, tyre sidewalls, and drive shaft gaiters for cracking and perishing. Examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion caused by sitting stationary, which can lead to binding or uneven pad deposition. Verify the structural integrity of the underbody and sills, as short-trip driving prevents the exhaust system from reaching optimal operating temperature, accelerating internal condensation and corrosion within the exhaust box and pipework. The lack of recorded defects provides a solid baseline, but the low-mileage profile demands scrutiny of perishable components rather than high-wear mechanical parts.