2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · ML05 RUB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 52,463 miles passed, it flagged several immediate attention points including low brake fluid levels and a worn nearside front tyre. This follows a significant failure in October 2023 where multiple mechanical and safety defects were identified, suggesting that the owner often neglected basic service items until they reached the point of MOT test failure. At 52,463 miles over eight years, the Dacia has averaged approximately 6,500 miles per year, which is consistent with average national usage. The mileage progression appears steady, with roughly 6,600 miles covered between the October 2023 and 2024 tests, and another 8,500 miles between late 2024 and late 2025. This relatively low mileage has not prevented the onset of component wear, as evidenced by the recurring issues with suspension bushings and brake components despite the low distance travelled. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and braking system. The record shows a history of the offside front steering being rough in 2024 and the offside front suspension arm bush being worn in 2023. Furthermore, the offside rear service brake was found to bind during the 2023 failure, and the parking brake adjustment was noted as excessive at that same time. The pitted front brake discs noted in 2024 indicate that the braking hardware is nearing the end of its effective life. The condition of the tyres also warrants scrutiny, with records of perishing and cracking in 2023 and a worn tyre reaching the legal limit in 2025. The 2023 failure also highlighted a discoloured windscreen and inoperative wipers, suggesting the vehicle may have been exposed to the elements or neglected in cleaning. Ensure the anti-roll bar linkage, which was missing in the previous failure, has been properly replaced and verify that the headlight leveling devices are now functioning correctly to avoid future failures.