2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate TCE 0.9L Petrol · IXZ 2820

A consistently clean MOT record defines this 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway – every test since October 2019 has resulted in a pass, the latest on 13 January 2025 confirming no recorded defects, with only a solitary failure earlier in the same month that left the defect list empty. This pattern suggests the vehicle has met the statutory safety and emissions thresholds across multiple annual inspections without any recurring advisory or failure that would indicate a developing mechanical weakness. At 68 187 miles the average annual accumulation works out to roughly 6 200 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the normal usage envelope for a car of this age. The MOT chronology shows a three‑year gap between the October 2019 pass and the January 2022 test, implying the vehicle may have been off the road, privately kept, or simply not presented for testing during that period. Assuming the mileage was accrued evenly, the later years have not shown any sudden spikes that would point to accelerated wear, but the gap does mean there is no independent verification of condition for that interval, so a focused visual and functional inspection of wear‑prone items is advisable. Given the absence of recorded defects, attention should be directed to the usual wear points on a front‑wheel‑drive hatchback with moderate mileage. On a test drive listen for any clunking or knocking over bumps that could reveal deteriorated suspension bushes, worn ball joints or loosened anti‑roll bar links. Feel the steering for any play or pull to one side, which would indicate possible tie‑rod or rack wear. Apply the brakes firmly and note any judder, pulsation or uneven pedal feel that might betray warped discs or uneven pad wear, even though none were flagged at MOT. Finally, inspect the under‑body for any signs of corrosion around the subframe and exhaust mounts, and check the condition of the tyre tread and sidewalls for uneven wear that could mask alignment or suspension issues. Verify that all lights, indicators and the windscreen washer system operate correctly, as these are routinely checked at MOT and would have been recorded if faulty. A thorough pre‑purchase inspection covering these areas will confirm whether the vehicle’s historically clean MOT status translates into current roadworthiness.