2015 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · SE15 KFD

The vehicle presents a precarious roadworthiness status, as the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive approach. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 106,192 miles, this followed a significant failure just six days prior. The June 2025 failure highlighted multiple critical mechanical issues, including poor parking brake efficiency, binding rear brakes, and a split CV boot. This suggests that faults are only being addressed when forced by an MOT failure, rather than through routine service intervals. The recorded mileage of 106,192 miles over 11 years reflects an average usage pattern of approximately 9,654 miles per annum, which is consistent with national averages for its age. The data shows steady progression between annual tests, with roughly 3,000 miles covered between the June 2024 and 2025 inspections. This consistent mileage indicates the vehicle is used regularly, though the high mileage figure puts significant stress on wear-and-tear components typical of Dacia models, particularly the suspension and braking system. A buyer must scrutinise the braking system and drivetrain in person. The record shows a recurring trend of binding rear brakes dating back to at least June 2024, which escalated to a failure for excessive binding in 2025. The previous failure regarding a split offside front CV boot requires a physical inspection to ensure the replacement was fitted correctly and no grease ingress has damaged the drive joint. Furthermore, the persistent oil leak noted in 2023 and 2025 warrants a close look under the chassis to determine if it is a minor gasket leak or a more serious engine seal failure that could lead to oil starvation.