2017 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · LS67 CVK

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 21 August 2025 at 18,303 miles, but only after an initial failure on the same day for an oil leak suspected from the rocker cover and defective headlamp aim. The oil leak defect was recorded on both the fail and subsequent pass, indicating it was present but judged not excessive after rectification. This represents a stable but concerning trend, as the oil leak is a recurring issue from the prior pass in October 2024 and suggests a persistent, if currently manageable, seal failure. The headlamp aim faults were resolved between tests. The recorded mileage of 18,303 miles over approximately nine years is exceptionally low, averaging just over 2,000 miles annually. The MOT history shows significant gaps in testing, with the vehicle covering nearly 4,400 miles between September 2023 and October 2024, and then another 5,121 miles in the following 10 months to August 2025. This pattern of long periods of minimal use punctuated by bursts of higher activity is typical of a car used as a second vehicle or for occasional trips. Such usage can exacerbate seal and gasket deterioration, as seen with the rocker cover leak, while potentially preserving other wear items like the original brake components noted as thin in 2024. A buyer must inspect the engine rocker cover and surrounding area for the extent and progression of the oil leak, as a minor seep can develop into a significant drip affecting components and reliability. The front brake pads and discs require immediate assessment for remaining thickness and surface condition, given the advisory for thin pads at 13,182 miles in 2024 and the low annual mileage meaning they may be original. The headlamp assemblies should be checked for correct aim and alignment. Finally, despite the low mileage, inspect all suspension bushes, coil springs, and the exhaust system for corrosion or perishing, as periods of inactivity can promote rust in hidden areas even on a relatively young vehicle.