2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · LF65 PCV

A consistent record of clean MOT passes defines this 2015 Dacia Sandero, with the most recent test on 9 October 2025 returning a pass and no defects recorded, continuing a run of clean outcomes stretching back through the 2023 and 2022 tests. Notably, the 2 October 2024 entry shows a fail followed immediately by a pass on the same date, a pattern that typically indicates a straightforward retest after a minor issue was rectified on site rather than a deeply embedded mechanical fault. Across eleven years of testing under DVSA records, there are no advisories logged for corrosion, suspension wear, brake deterioration, exhaust integrity, or any other component, which on a budget-oriented supermini approaching 110,000 miles is an unusually tidy result. This absence of recorded advisory wear points to either genuinely well-maintained mechanical condition or a history of pre-test rectification, and either way the official paper trail presents no standing concerns. Recorded mileage of 109,372 over an eleven-year working life equates to an average of roughly 9,943 miles annually, sitting squarely within the typical usage band for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no significant gaps in the annual testing sequence that would suggest extended periods off the road, so the mileage accumulation can be considered steady and representative of regular driving rather than sporadic short trips or long lay-ups. Mechanical implications of this steady, moderate-to-high usage on a Sandero centre on the consumables and suspension components that absorb cumulative road load: the front MacPherson struts, rear torsion beam bushes, anti-roll bar links, wheel bearings, and the clutch and gearbox synchros on a manual example. Braking components, particularly the front discs and pads which take the majority of stopping effort, will likely be on at least their second set by this mileage point. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any flagged items means the inspection must be grounded in what typically wears on a high-mileage Sandero of this generation but has not yet been picked up on test. On a road test, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn drop link bushes, top mounts, or strut bearings; pay particular attention to any vagueness through the steering rack or a knocking on full lock, both of which are common wear points. Check for any pulling under braking or a spongy pedal feel, as the front discs may have developed a lip or the rear drum adjusters may be sticking, neither of which would necessarily fail until they exceeded specific DVSA thresholds. Underneath the vehicle, inspect the exhaust system along its full length for rusting at the joints and the rear silencer box, as well as the rear subframe mounting points and brake pipes for any surface corrosion, since the test history is clean but a buyer inspection at 109,000 miles is a different proposition to an annual MOT pass. Verify that the engine starts cleanly from cold with no excessive smoke, that the cooling fan cycles correctly, and that there are no signs of oil leaks from the cam cover gasket or sump area. Finally, check the condition of the tyres both for even wear patterns, which can indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues not yet flagged, and for overall tread depth, as replacements at this mileage are expected but uneven wear across an axle would warrant further investigation into the components above.