2022 Dacia Sandero Essential SCE 1.0L Petrol · SB71 YTV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test in January 2026. The maintenance trend appears stable, as the most recent failure involved only minor auxiliary equipment issues rather than mechanical or structural defects. While the car failed the test on 13 January 2026 at 33,702 miles, these issues were rectified within two weeks to achieve a pass at a slightly higher mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a four-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,500 miles per year. Between the January 2025 test at 11,024 miles and the January 2026 test at 33,702 miles, the car covered 22,678 miles. This specific interval shows a higher annual average, which typically indicates predictable wear on components like brake pads and suspension bushings without the excessive stress associated with very high-mileage city use. A buyer should verify that the electrical and lighting issues from the January 2026 failure were properly resolved. The previous failure of the nearside headlamp dipped beam and aim suggests a potential bulb fault or wiring issue that should be double-checked. Given the TPMS warning recorded during that same test, an inspection of the tyre pressures and sensor functionality is necessary to ensure the system is now operating correctly. The record shows no history of structural corrosion, brake failures, or exhaust leaks, which is positive for a Dacia of this age. Because the recorded faults were limited to washer fluid and lighting, the core mechanical integrity of the vehicle appears well-maintained. Focus the physical inspection on the condition of the tyres and the state of the brake discs to account for the mileage accumulated over the last year.