2016 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SA66 XEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred attention to wear items. While it passed the most recent test in April 2026 at 73,530 miles, the tester identified a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint and noted perishing rubber on all four tyres. This follows a significant failure in 2024 where the same component was deemed excessively worn, suggesting that parts are only replaced once they reach a failure point rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,350 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 7,200 miles between the August 2023 test at 51,034 miles and the May 2024 test at 58,239 miles, indicating steady annual use. The relatively low annual mileage generally limits mechanical wear on the drivetrain, but it has clearly contributed to the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the repeated advisories regarding tyre cracking across multiple years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the ball joints and track rod ends have appeared as faults in three of the last four tests. The braking system shows signs of environmental neglect; the 2025 test flagged corroded rear brake pipes covered in grease, and the 2026 test noted a corroded exhaust system. The buyer should verify the integrity of the brake lines and exhaust hangers to ensure corrosion has not progressed into structural thinning. Furthermore, the recurring mentions of perishing tyres indicate that the rubber compound is failing due to age rather than tread depth, necessitating an immediate replacement to ensure safety.