2013 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · NG13 DSU

The 2013 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 18 October 2024 at 106,891 miles with zero defects recorded. The preceding test on 17 October 2024 also failed with no defects listed, suggesting an administrative or procedural retest rather than a mechanical failure. Looking back through the record, every test from October 2021 through October 2024 passed without advisories or failures, indicating consistent upkeep across multiple annual inspections. There is no evidence of worsening mechanical deterioration or recurring faults. The mileage accumulation tells a coherent story. Between October 2021 at 84,350 miles and October 2024 at 106,891 miles, the car covered roughly 22,541 miles over three years, averaging approximately 7,514 miles annually. This aligns closely with the vehicle's lifetime average of around 8,222 miles per year over thirteen years, suggesting steady, typical use rather than prolonged standing or sudden high-mileage bursts. The gap between the October 2023 test at 95,521 miles and October 2024 at 106,891 miles accounts for 11,370 miles in twelve months, a modest uptick but nothing alarming for a small petrol supermini of this age. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on areas the MOT does not fully stress-test. At nearly 107,000 miles, suspension components such as front wishbone bushes, rear trailing arm bushes, and shock absorber dust covers deserve close scrutiny for perishing or play, even if no advisories have been flagged. The braking system should be inspected for uneven disc wear, binding calipers, and deteriorated flexible hoses, as these can pass a static MOT yet deteriorate between tests. Underbody and sill corrosion warrants particular attention on a thirteen-year-old budget vehicle, especially around jacking points, subframe mounting points, and the exhaust system where heat and road salt accelerate rust-through. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as rubber degrades with time regardless of tread depth.