2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · PN14 KXB

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean passes to developing mechanical wear. The most recent test in July 2023 at 66,356 miles resulted in a pass despite advisories for thin front brake pads and a severely deteriorated offside front outer drive shaft constant velocity boot. This indicates that while the car previously operated without defects, it is now entering a phase where rubber and friction components require proactive replacement. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,530 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns between 2019 and 2021, where the car covered roughly 6,700 miles over two years with no recorded faults. However, the gap of over 12,000 miles between July 2022 and July 2023 suggests a recent increase in annual use. Such low annual mileage often correlates with the perishing of rubber components and tyres due to age rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer must physically inspect the offside front CV boot to ensure no grease has leaked out of the joint, which would lead to imminent driveshaft failure. The thin brake pads noted in the 2023 test should be verified to confirm if they were replaced since. Given the 2022 advisory regarding perishing on the rear tyre, all sidewalls should be checked for age-related deep cracking, as low-mileage vehicles are prone to dry rot that compromises structural integrity regardless of tread depth.