2022 Dacia Sandero Comfort LPG TCE 1.0L Gas bi-fuel · MM72 BCX

The most recent official DVSA MOT test, recorded on 6 November 2025, resulted in a clean PASS with no defects or advisories noted against the vehicle. Because this is the first recorded MOT on file for this particular registration and no prior failures, advisories, or recurring defect patterns are documented, the maintenance trend cannot be characterised as either improving or worsening. Instead, the absence of any advisory items at this stage indicates that, at the point of test, the vehicle met the minimum statutory standards across all inspected items including lighting, braking, suspension, steering, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity, presenting a neutral baseline against which a prospective buyer can make a physical assessment. With 16,532 miles recorded over an approximate four-year period, the Sandero is averaging around 4,133 miles annually, which is notably low for a vehicle of this age and significantly below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles per year expected for a modern petrol or LPG-powered supermini. Low annual mileage of this nature suggests the car has either been used predominantly for short urban journeys, possibly predominantly on LPG, or has experienced extended periods of standing between uses. While low mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the engine, clutch, and gearbox, it carries its own mechanical implications. Short journeys, particularly on cold starts, prevent the engine, exhaust system, and catalyst from reaching full operating temperature, which can promote moisture accumulation in the oil, accelerated carbon build-up in the combustion chambers, and premature degradation of the engine oil's protective additives. Extended standing periods, meanwhile, increase the risk of brake disc corrosion, caliper seizure from corrosion on the slider pins, and potential flat-spots or sidewall deterioration on the tyres. Given the clean MOT record and low-mileage profile, particular attention should be paid during physical inspection to components that degrade more with calendar age and standing time than with use. The tyres warrant close scrutiny for sidewall perishing and cracking, which can occur even on tyres with ample tread depth if the vehicle has been stored for prolonged periods or kept outdoors; the DOT date code on the sidewall should be checked to ensure the tyres are not more than five to six years old. The braking system should be inspected by physically attempting to drive off smoothly to confirm the calipers are releasing fully without binding, and the discs should be examined for significant edge corrosion or lipping, which can cause vibration under braking if present. The handbrake mechanism should also be tested for adequate holding force on an incline, as seized rear calipers or cables from infrequent use are common on low-mileage vehicles. The exhaust system, particularly the underfloor sections and rear silencer, should be inspected for surface corrosion and mounting integrity, given the dual-fuel LPG system is also fitted. Beyond these wear-and-tear items, prospective buyers should verify the time-based service schedule rather than relying solely on the odometer reading. Engine oil and oil filter changes are typically required annually or every 12,000 miles, whichever comes first, and given the low mileage, the service intervals will almost certainly have been time-triggered; the service book should therefore contain recent stamps even if the mileage between visits is modest. The 12V battery should be tested for state of charge and cranking performance, as batteries in low-use vehicles frequently discharge slowly through parasitic draws and can fail without warning. Brake fluid, which is hygroscopic and degrades over time regardless of use, should have been renewed within the past two to three years and is a routine swap often overlooked. Coolant condition and age should also be checked, as factory-fill coolants typically require replacement around the five to six year mark. Finally, given the LPG conversion is factory-fitted, the LPG system filter and vaporiser service schedule should be confirmed, and the LPG injectors checked for any indication of sticking or uneven running, which can manifest as rough idle on either fuel. A pre-purchase inspection by a garage familiar with LPG vehicles would be a prudent investment.