2017 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · SA67 FFD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning shift toward reactive repairs regarding consumable components. In the most recent test in September 2025 at 44,728 miles, the car failed just one mile prior due to a structural failure in the offside rear tyre. While it passed the re-test, the tester flagged three other tyres as reaching the legal limit or showing signs of age-related perishing and damage. This indicates that the owner is waiting until components reach a failure point rather than performing preventative replacements. At nine years old, the recorded mileage of 44,728 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage typically reduces mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain, but it often leads to degradation of rubber components. The data supports this, as the 2024 record already noted cracking tyres and the 2025 record highlighted perishing sidewalls. The gap between the February and September 2023 tests suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, which explains why tyres are dry out despite the low overall mileage. A buyer must inspect the engine bay for the non-excessive oil leak that has appeared in both the 2024 and 2025 records. While not currently a cause for failure, its persistence suggests a slow gasket or seal leak that requires monitoring. Furthermore, the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored at 36,895 miles; these should be checked for thickness and surface condition to ensure they have been replaced since. Given the history of tyre-related failures, a thorough physical inspection of all four remaining tyres and the suspension bushings is essential to ensure no hidden dry rot or structural damage exists from the low-mileage usage.