2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · NG14 RSZ

The 2014 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 30 September 2025 at 70,922 miles with zero defects recorded. That result follows a similarly clean pass on 22 September 2023 at 63,657 miles, indicating the vehicle has been maintained to a consistently roadworthy standard across its two most recent full tests. The two failed entries on 25 September 2024 and 15 September 2023 both show no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or procedural retests rather than mechanical failures, which further supports a stable upkeep pattern. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between 22 September 2023 at 63,657 miles and 30 September 2025 at 70,922 miles, the car covered just 7,265 miles over roughly two years, averaging approximately 3,630 miles annually in that window. Across its full life the annualised figure sits around 5,910 miles, well below the UK average. This lighter usage typically reduces wear on consumable components such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes, though prolonged periods of standing can introduce its own concerns around seized brakes, perished rubber hoses, and fuel system condensation. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage cars that sit unused for extended spells can develop binding calipers, corroded brake discs, and deteriorated tyre sidewalls with adequate tread depth remaining. The underbody and suspension mounting points deserve close attention for surface corrosion, particularly around subframes and coil spring seats, as Dacia's corrosion protection on earlier models was sometimes limited. Exhaust system integrity and lambda sensor function should also be verified, since short-trip running can accelerate internal condensation and catalyst degradation. The absence of advisories or failures across multiple consecutive tests is encouraging, but MOT records alone cannot substitute for a hands-on assessment. A pre-purchase inspection by a qualified technician, including a road test to evaluate gearbox synchros, clutch bite point, and steering tracking, remains the most reliable way to confirm the vehicle's true mechanical condition before committing to purchase.