2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SH15 YPV

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improving maintenance standards in recent years. The most recent test conducted in September 2025 at 79,614 miles resulted in no defects recorded, marking a clean pass for the third consecutive year without advisories. This indicates that the mechanical and safety issues identified in earlier inspections have been addressed and that the vehicle is currently being maintained to a standard that meets MOT requirements. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. Between the 41,965 miles in April 2018 and 79,614 miles in September 2025, the car covered roughly 37,000 miles, showing steady usage rather than long periods of neglect or rapid accumulation. This low-annual mileage explains the recurring issues with rubber-based components, which age and perish even when tread depth remains legal to the elements. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension assembly, as the September 2021 failure at 60,518 miles revealed a fractured offside front coil spring and excessively worn lower arm ball joints on both sides. While these were rectified, a professional tester should check for any remaining play in the ball joints or signs of bushing wear to ensure the repairs hold. The history of recurring perishing on the rear tyres from 2019 to 2022 suggests the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, so a close inspection of the current tyre sidewalls for dry cracking is essential regardless of the remaining tread depth.