2019 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SD69 HMX

The maintenance trajectory for this Dacia Sandero shows a declining trend, culminating in a recent pass that masks an immediate, serious mechanical failure. In the September 2025 test at 41,534 miles, the tester flagged a fractured Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage, a structural suspension defect that compromises vehicle stability and indicates either severe corrosion or impact damage. Although the vehicle passed later that same day, likely after a repair, the presence of this failure alongside an incorrect headlamp aim suggests rushed or reactive maintenance rather than proactive care. The recurring advisories for rear tyre perishing further point to a pattern of prolonged standing or the fitting of inferior rubber. Covering roughly 5,933 miles per year, the Sandero's 41,534-mile odometer reading is notably low for a 2019 model. The mileage accumulation between tests reveals a gradual but consistent increase, jumping from 28,980 miles in September 2023 to 35,890 miles in September 2024, and reaching 41,534 miles by September 2025. This rate of accumulation does not indicate high-mileage wear on drivetrain components, but the low annual mileage supports the theory of long-term static parking. Extended stationary periods directly explain the persistent rear tyre perishing and the corrosion mechanisms that likely contributed to the fractured anti-roll bar linkage. A physical inspection must thoroughly examine the front suspension and underbody for the aftermath of the anti-roll bar failure and to assess the current repair quality. Check the subframe, coil springs, and suspension bushes for corrosion, which is highly prevalent on vehicles covering such short distances. The persistent rear tyre cracking across three consecutive tests demands immediate scrutiny of the sidewalls; budget replacements or age-related perishing pose a genuine blowout risk. Verify the headlamp aim adjustment and inspect the exhaust emissions, as short-trip driving often leads to premature catalytic converter degradation and inefficient combustion.