2015 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · MJ65 OSX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 93,402 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just one month prior. The failure in May 2025 highlighted multiple critical wear points, including excessively worn suspension ball joints on both sides and a split CV boot, indicating that the front-end assembly is now reaching the end of its service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical light-use cycles, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. The record remains clean between 2018 and 2022, with no defects noted during that period. However, the frequency of mechanical failures increased significantly after the 73,000-mile mark in 2023, with the vehicle failing both the 2024 and 2025 annual tests. This suggests that while the car was not driven excessively, components are now failing due to age and rather preventative replacement. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry. The recurring failure of the suspension arm ball joints, noted in 2023, 2024, and 2025, suggests a systemic weakness or wear in the bushings and joints. The light misting on the nearside front shock absorber recorded in 2025 is a precursor to total failure and will likely require replacement soon. Additionally, the offside front tyre should be checked for uneven wear, as the previous test flagged it as being near the legal limit and worn on edge, which often indicates an alignment issue.