2019 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · FIL 4176

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 17 July 2026 at 42,108 miles, but the tester flagged an offside rear tyre showing slight damage, cracking and a tread depth of 3 mm (5.2.3 (d)(ii)). This follows a pattern of rear‑tyre deterioration recorded in the previous year’s test (38,247 miles, 4 July 2025) where the offside rear tyre was noted as worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e)). The trend indicates a worsening condition of the rear‑tyre compound rather than an improving one, though the car remains roadworthy. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 6,015 miles per year over the seven‑year lifespan, a normal figure for this age group. MOT entries are spaced annually without significant gaps, providing a clean chronological record. The only non‑tyre fault appears in the 21 July 2022 test (20,717 miles) where the central rear stop lamp was reported as non‑obligatory and not operating (4.3.1 (a)(ii)). Apart from that, the data set is sparse but consistent. A prospective buyer should inspect the rear tyres for uneven wear, cracking and tread depth, checking that both the offside and nearside meet the 3 mm minimum. The suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for excessive movement, as uneven tyre wear often reflects compromised mounting points. Brake discs and pads need a visual check for glazing or uneven wear, while the rear stop lamp circuit should be tested to confirm functionality. Finally, a thorough look for corrosion on the chassis, underbody and wheel arches will reveal any structural rust that the MOT may not have highlighted.