2022 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort TCE 1.0L Petrol · SD22 OUU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT test on 22 August 2025 at 23,085 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of improvement following a failure recorded just ten days prior. While the initial test at 22,903 miles identified specific safety defects, the subsequent pass indicates that the owner addressed the necessary mechanical repairs immediately to bring the car back to a legal standard. At 23,085 miles over four years, this Sandero has clocked significantly low mileage, averaging approximately 5,770 miles per annum. This low usage profile typically suggests short-distance driving, which can occasionally lead to moisture buildup in systems if not driven out regularly. The short interval between the failure on 12 August and the pass on 22 August 2025 demonstrates a proactive approach to rectifying flagged faults rather than a pattern of long-term mechanical neglect. A buyer should personally inspect the front braking system to ensure the pads replaced in August are of sufficient quality and that the discs show no signs of scoring or glazing. The previous failure for pads being at 1.1mm indicates the vehicle was operating at the absolute limit of the safety interval. Given the low mileage, the inspector should also check for tyre sidewall cracking or rubber degradation, as low-use vehicles often age faster than they wear down through mileage.