2017 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · OY17 NPG

The 2017 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and improving mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 11 February 2026 at 49,145 miles, where it passed with zero defects. That clean result is particularly significant because earlier the same day the vehicle failed on a fractured offside front anti-roll bar linkage, a defect that was clearly rectified before the afternoon retest. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly positive. The 2024 test at 43,990 miles flagged three minor advisories, including a deteriorated anti-roll bar linkage dust cover and low brake fluid, yet by February 2025 at 46,211 miles the car passed cleanly, suggesting those items were addressed. No recurring structural corrosion, exhaust emissions failures, or braking system defects have appeared across the recorded history. The mileage profile tells a consistent story of light use. Covering just 2,934 miles between February 2025 and February 2026, and only 2,221 miles in the year prior, the car has averaged roughly 5,461 miles annually over its nine-year life. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record. The annual tests fall at regular February intervals, and the mileage progression between each is steady and plausible. This pattern points to short, regular journeys rather than long periods of dormancy, which reduces the likelihood of deterioration from standing, such as seized brakes or perished rubber components caused by prolonged inactivity. The one mechanical area warranting close physical inspection is the front suspension, specifically the anti-roll bar linkage assemblies. The fractured offside linkage in February 2026 and the deteriorated nearside dust cover noted in 2024 both relate to the same system. A buyer should have the front end raised to check for play in the drop links and inspect the condition of the ball joint boots on both sides. While these are relatively inexpensive components, repeated failure suggests the car has been driven on rough or uneven surfaces that accelerate wear. The brake fluid advisory in 2024 also merits attention. Although it did not recur, low fluid can indicate worn pads or a slow leak at a caliper, so a visual check of pad thickness and fluid level is advisable. Beyond the suspension, the overall record gives little cause for concern. No emissions failures, no structural corrosion advisories, and no recurring brake defects have been logged. The clean pass in February 2026 at 49,145 miles confirms the car met all DVSA standards at that point. A prospective buyer should still carry out a thorough test drive, listening for clunks over speed bumps that could signal the anti-roll bar linkage issue returning, and verify that the engine oil level sits correctly, given the borderline maximum reading noted in 2024. The data suggests a vehicle that has been maintained to a reasonable standard, with defects caught and corrected promptly rather than ignored.