2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · KT67 OUW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 27,747 miles resulted in a failure due to thin brake pads, headlight misalignment, and a faulty windscreen washer. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the recurring nature of brake component wear across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical faults when they reach an MOT failure threshold rather than performing scheduled maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,468 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 15,539 miles and March 2025 at 21,896 miles, the car covered over 6,000 miles. This low usage pattern explains the specific condition issues noted in the 2025 test, where the tyres were flagged for perishing and cracking. Such degradation is a common byproduct of low-mileage vehicles that sit stationary for extended periods, causing the rubber to oxidize despite sufficient tread depth. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front braking system, as the record has consistently flagged thin pads and worn or pitted discs since 2025. Given the low mileage, the surface of the discs likely suffers from corrosion from sitting rather than mechanical wear. You must also verify the sidewalls of all tyres for further cracking, as the 2025 advisory indicated early-stage rubber decay. Additionally, the windscreen washer pump and wiper assembly should be tested for reliability, as these have been points of failure in the two most recent tests.