2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · PN14 KXD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to mechanical upkeep. The most recent test in March 2026 at 114,930 miles passed with a new advisory for a light oil leak from the offside driveshaft seal. While this leak is not yet excessive, it follows a trend of deferred maintenance where components are only addressed after failing or being flagged during the MOT testing process. At 12 years old with 114,930 miles, the Dacia Sandero averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage data shows consistent use, with roughly 4,400 miles covered between March 2024 and April 2025, and another 1,440 miles between April 2025 and March 2026. This regular interval suggests the car is used regularly, though the frequency of failures suggests that wear items are being run to their limits between inspections. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and suspension. The April 2025 test revealed thin front brake pads and pitted, scored discs, which suggests the front brakes were nearing significant wear. Additionally, the recurring worn anti-roll bar linkage bushes from 2024 indicate that the suspension rubber components are beginning to perish. The history of repeated failures for tyres due to cracking or perished rubber in 2024 and 2025 further demonstrates that previous owners neglected basic consumable checks until a legal failure forced action. The offside oil leak noted in the March 2026 test requires physical monitoring to ensure the driveshaft seal does not degrade into a more significant failure. Given the history of an inoperative engine management indicator light (MIL) in early 2025, the buyer should verify that the fault was properly rectified and that no hidden fault codes remain present. Focus the inspection on the chassis for structural corrosion, as the record does not explicitly highlight structural integrity despite the age of the vehicle.