2016 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · RE16 FEH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in April 2026 at 54,036 miles passed despite a failure regarding an asymmetric nearside front tyre being fitted incorrectly. This follows a more significant failure in April 2025 where the car failed the test due to multiple safety-related items and mechanical wear. While the issues were rectified immediately, the presence of these faults suggests a lapse in attention to basic maintenance between annual inspections. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. Between March 2023 and March 2024, the car covered 4,368 miles, resulting in a clean test with no recorded defects. However, the usage increased to 3,915 miles between the March 2024 and April 2025 tests, indicating a slight uptick in activity. This low annual mileage often leads to rubber degradation in components, which is evidenced by the cracking and perishing tyres noted in the 2025 record. A buyer must personally inspect the tyre condition closely, as the 2025 failure highlighted perishing rubber on both the nearside and offside rear axles. The offside front brake pads were flagged as wearing thin during that same test, necessitating a check of the remaining pads and disc surfaces to ensure no uneven wear has occurred. Although the insecure passenger seat noted in 2025 was rectified at the time, the mounting bolts should be visually verified for security. Given the low mileage, looking for signs of dry rot in suspension bushes and brake lines is also advisable, as the vehicle may have sat for extended periods.