2020 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · OY20 XPC

The recorded DVSA history for this 2020 Dacia Sandero presents a largely unblemished roadworthiness profile across five documented tests, with only a single failure event interrupting an otherwise continuous run of passes. The most recent assessment on 29 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no defects or advisories, and the preceding two annual tests in January 2025 and January 2024 were similarly clear. The one failure recorded on 23 January 2024 was a present and straightforward lighting issue, with both front headlamps returning an obviously incorrect projected beam image on the nearside and offside, an item that was evidently corrected to allow the vehicle to pass later the same day. The only genuine wear-related advisory noted across the entire history appears on the 15 July 2023 pass, where both front tyres were flagged as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edge, suggesting an alignment or suspension geometry concern at the time, or simply the natural consumption of the original fitment. With 68,409 miles accumulated over approximately six years, this Sandero has covered an average of around 11,400 miles annually, a figure that sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a vehicle of this age and segment. There are no extended gaps in the testing record indicative of long-term off-road storage, and the consistent year-on-year presence on the MOT database suggests regular use rather than sporadic or seasonal running. At this mileage, the mechanical emphasis shifts towards consumable wear items such as brake pads and discs, tyre replacement cycles, and the early signs of component ageing on suspension linkages and exhaust mounting, rather than any major structural concerns. The absence of advisories on the most recent test is a positive data point, but the cumulative mileage means that a prospective buyer should still approach inspection with the expectation that items like the front brake discs, lower wishbone bushes, and rear shock absorbers will be approaching the point where replacement becomes due within the next service interval. Because the 2023 advisory specifically called out both front tyres as edge-worn, particular attention should be paid to the geometry and suspension condition during any physical inspection. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven road surfaces, which can point to worn anti-roll bar drop links, top mounts, or wishbone bushes, all known wear points on Sandero chassis of this generation. The steering should be checked for any pulling to one side under braking or during straight-line driving, as a persistent drift combined with uneven front tyre wear would suggest a lingering geometry issue or a worn strut bearing. It is also worth inspecting the inner and outer edges of the current front tyres directly; if the wear pattern persists on a relatively new set, this would confirm an unresolved underlying suspension or alignment defect rather than simple tyre ageing. The headlamp aim failure recorded in January 2024, while rectified at the same test, warrants a brief functional check during any viewing. Ensure both front headlamps throw a flat, symmetrical beam pattern when parked against a flat wall, and confirm that the manual or electric levelling adjustment is functioning correctly, as a repeat failure here could indicate damaged headlamp mounting brackets or a cracked lens allowing moisture ingress. Beyond the specific flagged items, the brakes should be tested for pedal firmness and any judder under moderate stopping pressure, as 68,000 miles is consistent with front brake pads being on their second or third set and discs potentially approaching the minimum thickness. Finally, with no advisories recorded on exhaust, suspension, or corrosion items in any test, the structural and emissions side of the vehicle appears consistent with a relatively trouble-free commuter car, but the mileage dictates that a thorough pre-purchase inspection remains the prudent course of action.