2015 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · MW65 SYZ

The 2015 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 5 November 2025 at 83,508 miles with zero defects recorded. That result marks a clear step up from the advisory noted in November 2023, when the tester flagged an offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and worn on edge at 68,089 miles. The fact that no tyre or other defect appeared in either the 2024 or 2025 tests suggests the previous owner addressed the issue promptly and has kept on top of basic consumable upkeep since. Across the full five-test span from 2021 through 2025, the vehicle has passed every MOT, and the trajectory from a minor advisory to consecutive clean passes points to responsible ownership in recent years. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for an eleven-year-old car. Between the November 2021 test at 50,038 miles and the November 2025 test at 83,508 miles, the car covered roughly 33,470 miles over four years, averaging around 8,368 miles per year. That sits slightly above the lifetime average of approximately 7,592 miles per year but remains well within normal use. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between consecutive annual tests, and the steady progression from 50,038 to 62,259 to 68,089 to 75,799 to 83,508 miles indicates the car has been driven regularly rather than left standing for extended periods. The 2023 advisory on the offside rear tyre is the only defect in the entire five-year record, and it has not recurred. Still, a buyer should inspect the rear suspension and wheel alignment in person, as uneven tyre wear on the edge can point to worn rear trailing arm bushes, a weak shock absorber, or misaligned tracking. The front end deserves equal scrutiny given the car's age and mileage. Check the condition of the front lower suspension arms, anti-roll bar links, and coil springs for wear or corrosion, particularly around the subframe and inner wing areas where road salt tends to accumulate on this model. Examine the brake discs and pads all round, and confirm the handbrake mechanism is not binding, as these are common failure points on higher-mileage Sandero examples. Beyond the MOT record, a physical inspection should focus on structural integrity underneath the car. Look for corrosion along the sills, floor pan, and around the rear spring mounts, as these are structural areas that can deteriorate on budget vehicles of this age. Check the exhaust system for leaks or rust-through, particularly at the flexi-joint and back box, and verify that the engine and gearbox are free of oil weeps. The clean MOT history is encouraging, but a pre-purchase inspection remains essential to confirm that the mechanical condition matches the paper record.