2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · NK14 WTU

The 2014 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 8 May 2026 at 111,935 miles with zero defects recorded. This is a significant turnaround from the preceding years, where the car failed its 2025 test and carried multiple advisories in 2024. The absence of any defects in the most recent test suggests that the previous owner addressed the flagged items promptly, indicating a period of attentive upkeep rather than neglect. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent and typical for a vehicle of this age. Between the April 2023 test at 90,990 miles and the May 2026 test at 111,935 miles, the car covered roughly 20,945 miles in just over three years, averaging approximately 6,980 miles annually. This aligns closely with the overall lifetime average of 9,328 miles per year, suggesting steady, regular use without prolonged periods of standing or sudden high-mileage spikes that could accelerate wear on drivetrain components. A buyer should still approach the inspection with caution regarding the structural corrosion flagged in both 2024 tests. The front and rear sub-frames were noted as corroded but not seriously weakened, a distinction that can shift over time, particularly on a vehicle that has covered over 111,000 miles. A thorough underside inspection is essential to verify that surface corrosion has not progressed into structural compromise, especially around mounting points and suspension pickup areas. The suspension and tyre wear patterns also warrant close attention. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint showed slight play in May 2025, and the offside front ball joint dust cover was previously compromised in April 2024, allowing dirt ingress that accelerates joint wear. Combined with advisories for uneven tyre wear and a cut tyre, these recurring issues suggest the car may have been driven hard or neglected on basic alignment and suspension checks. Any clunking from the front end, uneven tyre wear, or a steering wheel that tracks off-centre during a test drive would indicate unresolved wear in the steering and suspension linkage.