2014 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · SD14 NGU

The vehicle presents a stable and recently improving maintenance picture. The most recent test, conducted on 23 October 2025 at 108,442 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This clean sheet follows a failure just the day prior at the same mileage, where the tester flagged an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint alongside two minor lighting faults. The fact that the ball joint was rectified within 24 hours demonstrates a prompt, reactive repair rather than a prolonged neglect. Before that, advisories for slight play in the same front ball joint and external casing damage to both rear shock absorbers were noted in December 2023 at 105,681 miles. The subsequent 2025 tests show no recurrence of suspension wear, suggesting the earlier advisories have been addressed and the front-end components are currently in sound working order. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 9,037 miles per year, which is typical for a 2014 vehicle of this age. The record shows a steady climb from 105,681 miles in December 2023 to 108,442 miles by October 2025, a gain of 2,761 miles over approximately 22 months. This indicates consistent, regular use rather than long periods of standing, which reduces the risk of deterioration from seized components or stale fuel. The MOT history itself is sparse, with only four recorded tests spanning just over two years, but the data points are consistent and show no alarming gaps in testing frequency. A buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension. The recurring attention to the nearside front ball joint, moving from slight play in 2023 to excessive wear in October 2025, implies this is a known wear point on this particular chassis. Inspect the lower arm bushes and track rod ends for any play, and check the shock absorbers for oil misting or corrosion, given the previous advisories on the rear units. Examine the underside subframe and suspension mounting points for rust, as structural corrosion is a common failure point on older Sandero models. The rear bumper and lighting wiring also warrant a quick check, given the insecure front bumper and registration plate lamp faults flagged in early 2025.