2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · LT15 LFF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs. While the car passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 26,572 miles, the tester identified a recurring coolant leak and pitted front brake discs. This follows a failure in February 2025 where the same coolant leak and a structural tyre defect prevented a pass. The persistence of the coolant issue across multiple tests suggests that the previous owner was only performing minimum repairs rather than addressing the root cause. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,416 miles per year. Between 2018 and 2022, the car covered only 4,806 miles, indicating long periods of stationary or minimal use. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and fluids. This is evidenced by the February 2020 failure due to perishing and cracking on both front tyres, which is a classic symptom of a vehicle that sits for long durations rather than being driven regularly to maintain materials. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the cooling system to identify the source of the persistent leak, checking the water pump, hoses, and radiator for corrosion. The pitted front brake discs noted in 2026 indicate that the vehicle has sat long enough for surface rust to de- into the metal surfaces. Given the history of low mileage, the buyer should also check for seized brake calipers, perished suspension bushes, and aged timing belts, as the record shows a clear pattern of deferred maintenance until a MOT failure forced action.