2015 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · HN65 UCD

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-17 passed, but all four tyres show signs of cracking or perishing on the sidewalls. This is a recurring issue, as similar defects were noted in earlier MOTs from 2022 onwards, with the front nearside tyre previously having a cut and the rear tyres also showing damage. The pattern shows a consistent degradation in tyre condition over time, particularly on the outer sidewalls. While no serious safety defects were recorded in 2023 and 2021, the current state indicates ongoing wear that may have been overlooked. The fact that all four tyres are now affected suggests either poor maintenance, harsh driving conditions, or exposure to environmental factors like UV light and temperature extremes. Mileage stands at 74,699 miles for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging about 6,800 miles per year—within the typical range for this age. This does not suggest extreme under-use or excessive wear beyond normal expectations. However, the tyre issues are more advanced than would be expected from average use alone, pointing to possible neglect or long-term exposure to stress. There are no other major defects reported in the history, which is reassuring. The headlamp levelling device was flagged in 2024, but it did not fail and remains unreported since.