2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SC54 DEC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a reactive approach to mechanical wear rather than preventative replacement. The most recent test in March 2026 at 108,528 miles flagged an advisory for play in the offside track rod end ball joint. This follows a pattern of minor mechanical components being identified and potentially addressed only as they approach a failure threshold. While the car consistently passes its inspections, the recurring advisories suggest the suspension is requiring increasing attention. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,866 miles per year. Between March 2024 at 84,162 miles and March 2025 at 94,928 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles, indicating a steady and typical usage pattern. There are no significant gaps in the testing history to suggest the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, but the accumulation of over 100 thousand miles naturally places expected strain on rubber bushes and braking components. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly in person, as the history shows multiple issues with anti-roll bar linkages, suspension arm bushes, and track rod ends. The 2022 record noted pitted front brake discs, and the 2025 test highlighted thin pads on both front wheels. Given the frequent mentions of tyres worn unevenly or perished across 2022, 2023, and 2025, a thorough check of the alignment is necessary to ensure the geometry is not causing premature tyre wear. The offside track rod end mentioned in the latest report should be inspected for physical movement to prevent a future steering failure.