2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SB68 BYP

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT following a successful test on 19 December 2025 at 33,249 miles. While the most recent result shows no defects, the maintenance trend appears somewhat reactive rather than preventative. The car failed its December 2025 test due to a non-functional windscreen washer and an ineffective offside wiper, issues that were previously flagged in the December 2023 test. This repetition suggests that minor consumable items and visibility components are often only addressed when they trigger an MOT failure. The recorded mileage of 33,249 miles indicates low annual usage, averaging approximately 4,156 miles per year since its 2018 registration. This low-mileage profile is consistent across the MOT history, showing steady, incremental growth between tests. For example, the vehicle covered 3,115 miles between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests, and 3,257 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. While low mileage typically implies less mechanical wear, the history shows that even with limited use, certain components like brake discs and suspension bushes are beginning to show age-related degradation. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the braking system and front-end suspension. The December 2024 test at 29,967 miles revealed several significant issues, including excessively fluctuating front service brakes and pitted front brake discs. Although the vehicle passed in 2025, the history of brake disc wear and fluctuation warrants a physical inspection of the pads, discs, and calipers to ensure no ongoing binding or uneven wear exists. The tester also flagged a split offside front outer drive shaft CV boot in late 2024, so checking the integrity of the rubber boots and the absence of grease spray around the drivetrain is essential. The suspension history shows a recurring advisory regarding the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage bush in December 2024. While this was noted as not causing excessive movement at that time, the buyer should listen for knocks or rattles from the front end during a test drive. Given the low mileage and the age of the vehicle, checking for any signs of rubber perishing or corrosion on the underside is a prudent step, as components can degrade through time and moisture even when not driven extensively.