2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · FN68 YJS

The 2018 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and largely unblemished mechanical history, culminating in a pass at 48,603 miles on 1 December 2025. The maintenance trend remains consistently positive, with zero defects recorded across the entire documented MOT timeline. A notable anomaly exists within the December 2025 entry, where a failed test and a passed test are both logged at the identical mileage of 48,603 miles, yet neither lists any defects. This likely represents a data recording error or an immediate retest following a procedural failure rather than a mechanical fault, given the absence of recorded advisories or failures. The vehicle's annual mileage accumulation of roughly 6,075 miles aligns perfectly with light, typical usage for its age. Examining the chronological progression reveals a slight shift in usage patterns; the car covered 5,414 miles between December 2022 and December 2023, before the annual mileage jumped to 11,416 miles between December 2023 and November 2024. This accumulation settled back to 8,379 miles over the subsequent twelve months. Such low overall figures suggest the vehicle spent significant periods stationary or used exclusively for short local journeys, which can sometimes mask wear that high-mileage driving would otherwise expose. Despite the pristine MOT record, a buyer must inspect components that degrade with age and low usage rather than mileage. Tyres and rubber suspension bushes often perish through weather cracking when a car stands idle for extended periods, even if tread depths remain legal. Inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion and check the exhaust system for signs of moisture-induced rust, a common issue for vehicles undertaking only short trips where components never reach full operating temperature. A thorough underbody examination for structural corrosion remains prudent, as the factory underseal can degrade prematurely if subjected to standing water and road salt without regular high-speed cleansing.