2014 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · SB64 HGE

The December 2022 MOT at 100,530 miles recorded a pass with no defects, confirming that the vehicle is presently roadworthy, yet the preceding tests expose a pattern of recurring failures that suggests the maintenance record is not stable. Failures in 2021 and 2020 repeatedly highlighted serious corrosion of the front Macpherson struts, fractured coil springs and leaking exhaust joints, while the 2022 test showed no such issues, indicating that any remedial work may have been performed but the underlying wear pattern remains evident. The mileage trajectory—12,544 miles in November 2017, rising to 17,285 by November 2018, 41,305 by November 2019, 60,550 by December 2020, 76,907 by November 2021 and 100,530 by December 2022—shows a steady increase of roughly 8,400 miles per year, consistent with normal usage for a 12‑year‑old vehicle. No extended periods of low mileage are evident, and the rate of accumulation aligns with the typical 8,378 miles per year calculated from the current odometer reading. A buyer should therefore focus on the suspension system, examining the condition of both front Macpherson struts, their mounting bushes and the surrounding chassis for signs of serious corrosion or structural weakening, and verifying that the coil springs are intact and free from fracture. The history of leaking exhaust joints and a major exhaust leak at 100,521 miles indicates that the exhaust system should be inspected for corrosion, loose joints and potential failure of the silencer or pipework. The repeated wear of suspension components and the presence of rusty shock absorbers demand a thorough check of brake calipers, discs and tyre wear, as these items often suffer from the same lack of preventive maintenance.