2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SA64 AXJ

The 2014 Dacia Sandero presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 48,704 miles resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored and noted an offside rear tyre aged 11 years, which is dangerously perished. This follows a pattern of recurring advisories rather than a clean bill of health. The trend is not worsening dramatically, but it is not resolving either. Brake disc wear has appeared consistently since 2022, and rear brake binding has been a recurring theme across multiple tests, suggesting the braking system has not received thorough, lasting attention. The mileage profile is notably low. At roughly 4,059 miles per year over 12 years, this is well below the UK average. The record shows a gap of over a year between the failed test on 7 October 2024 at 47,498 miles and the pass on 3 November 2025 at 48,704 miles, representing just 1,206 miles in that period. Such low annual use raises questions about long-term standing, which can cause brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and fluid degradation. The sparse but consistent MOT entries suggest the car was used regularly enough to require annual testing but not enough to accumulate significant wear naturally. A buyer should inspect the braking system with particular care. The offside rear service brake was excessively binding in the October 2024 failure and has appeared as a binding advisory in 2022 and 2023, indicating a caliper or slider mechanism that has never been properly freed or replaced. Front brake discs have been flagged as worn or pitted in 2022, 2023, and 2025, suggesting either repeated use of substandard replacement parts or a driving style that accelerates disc wear. The 11-year-old offside rear tyre is a serious concern, as aged rubber loses structural integrity regardless of remaining tread depth. Beyond the brakes, the horn failure in 2024 and windscreen washer deficiency point to minor electrical and fluid maintenance being overlooked. The repeated appearance of front tyre edge wear across 2022, 2023, and 2024 suggests possible suspension geometry issues, such as worn tracking or deteriorated suspension bushes, which a buyer should verify on a ramp. Overall, the car is roadworthy on paper, but the record reveals a vehicle that has been maintained to a minimum standard rather than proactively cared for.