2018 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · GL18 XEB

The 2018 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a notably clean bill of health. The most recent MOT, conducted on 29 June 2025 at 94,529 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This is a significant improvement over the previous test in June 2024, which flagged a perishing offside rear tyre, a slightly distorted nearside front wheel, and windscreen damage. The resolution of these advisories suggests the previous owner addressed basic upkeep items promptly. The windscreen damage, a recurring advisory noted in four of the last five tests dating back to June 2022, appears to have been finally rectified or replaced ahead of the 2025 test, removing a persistent minor defect from the vehicle's record. The mileage accumulation is entirely typical for an eight-year-old vehicle. The recorded mileage grew from 64,418 miles in June 2022 to 94,529 miles by June 2025, representing an average annual distance of roughly 10,000 miles. This consistent and moderate accumulation indicates regular daily use rather than prolonged periods of standing, which can cause its own issues like flat-spotted tyres and seized brakes. The MOT history is complete and annual, with no gaps in testing, providing a reliable chronological picture of the vehicle's condition over its recent life. Despite the clean recent result, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the components that have historically required attention. The repeated advisories for a perishing offside rear tyre and a distorted nearside front wheel warrant a close examination of the condition and age of all four tyres and the integrity of the wheel rims. The vehicle's understructure and suspension bushes should be inspected for wear, as the front wheel distortion could indicate a history of kerb impacts or pothole damage that may have knocked the tracking out. The braking system, particularly the rear calipers and handbrake mechanism, deserves a functional check, given the model's common susceptibility to binding rear brakes in everyday use. A test drive is essential to confirm the steering tracks true and the vehicle pulls up straight under braking, ensuring the previous wheel and tyre issues have not left any underlying mechanical damage.