2020 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · KN70 WKT

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift from basic consumable wear to emerging mechanical concerns. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 37,738 miles, the tester identified three distinct defects that were absent in previous years. The presence of pitted front brake discs, a gearbox oil leak, and a misting on the nearside front shock absorber indicates that the vehicle is beginning to enter a phase where components require replacement beyond simple minor adjustments. The mileage pattern is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 24,442 miles and the September 2024 test at 32,086 miles, the car covered roughly 7,600 miles, showing a steady usage profile. The low overall mileage generally suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine, but the appearance of the gearbox oil leak suggests that seals may be degrading due to age rather than mechanical failure. A buyer must inspect the gearbox housing specifically to determine if the oil leak noted in 2025 is a minor seepage weep or an active leak requiring immediate attention. The nearside front shock absorber also requires close monitoring for increased oil leakage, as misting often precedes a total seal failure. Furthermore, given that the front brake discs were flagged as pitted and scored, the buyer should verify the thickness of the remaining pads and ensure the rotors are not excessively thin or uneven. The history of tyrerelated failures in 2023 and 2024 suggests the previous owners often neglected consumables until they reached legal limits, so a thorough check of the current tread depth and condition is essential.