2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · FY18 AFK

The Dacia Sandero presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 5 December 2025 at 47,162 miles which recorded no defects. Prior examinations show the same clean outcome, with passes logged on 10 December 2024 at 37,543 miles, 20 December 2023 at 25,811 miles, and 12 April 2023 at 19,005 miles. The vehicle carries no outstanding advisories or mechanical flags across its recorded history. Annual mileage sits low for an eight-year-old car. The records show roughly 5,895 miles covered per year, with the largest single jump being 11,732 miles between the April 2023 and December 2024 tests. A failed test on 10 December 2024 at 37,540 miles was followed by a pass at 37,543 miles the same day with no defects listed, indicating a clerical or administrative rejection rather than a genuine fault. The sparse, clean record gives little evidence of neglected consumables or deferred repairs. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection before purchase. Low-use vehicles such as this often suffer from perished rubber suspension bushes, corroded brake discs through standing, and degraded tyres from age rather than wear. The absence of advisories means the tester saw no immediate concern, but eight years of service can hide weeping dampers or tired exhaust hangers not yet at failure threshold. Check the underbody for structural corrosion and inspect the brake calipers for binding after prolonged idle periods. Verify the actual condition of tyres and wiper blades against their manufactured date codes. The MOT history suggests a carefully used vehicle, yet physical verification remains the only safeguard against latent defects invisible to the annual test.