2015 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SE64 RBV

The Dacia Sandero presents a mixed maintenance picture with a worsening trend in structural corrosion despite a clean pass in the most recent September 2024 test at 107,153 miles. That pass was preceded by a failure just eight days earlier on the 4th of September at 107,117 miles, where the tester flagged significant reduction in structural rigidity due to corrosion on the offside front integral body structure, excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint, and a severely deteriorated offside front CV boot. The rapid retest suggests the previous owner addressed the critical failures, yet the advisory for nearside front body corrosion and rear shock absorber corrosion remains unresolved. This pattern indicates reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep, with the vehicle passing only after urgent MOT failures were rectified. The 2023 test at 90,928 miles shows a similar cycle of failure and pass, with worn anti-roll bar bushes, a malfunctioning headlamp aim system, and a worn nearside track rod end all requiring attention before the September 5th pass. The mileage accumulation of roughly 9,741 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within typical annual usage for this age group, suggesting consistent daily driving rather than prolonged standing. The 2024 tests recorded 107,117 and 107,153 miles just eight days apart, confirming the vehicle was in active use at the time of testing. No significant mileage gaps appear in the record, and the steady progression from 79,605 miles in August 2022 to 90,928 miles by September 2023 and then to 107,153 by September 2024 reflects regular, unremarkable usage without suspicious odometer anomalies. A buyer inspecting this Sandero in person should focus on the front subframe and inner wing mounts where the tester identified corrosion affecting structural rigidity, checking whether the repairs from the September 2024 failure have held and whether the corrosion has progressed. The rear shock absorbers remain flagged as corroded and should be examined for oil weeping and mounting point integrity. Both front track rod ends have appeared on separate tests with excessive play, so a thorough check of the steering rack boots and inner joints is warranted. The offside front CV boot was noted as severely deteriorated and should be inspected for splits or grease loss, as failure here can lead to joint destruction. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2022, and while no repeat failure occurred, a thickness measurement and visual scoring check would be prudent given the mileage now on the car.