2014 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · SJ14 BZX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of worsening structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 72,679 miles, it failed just eight days prior due to critical safety issues including an inoperative parking brake and a compromised rear seat belt anchorage. The persistence of the SRS warning lamp fault since 2024 and the presence of recurring corrosion across the chassis and suspension indicate that the vehicle is beginning to enter a phase of significant age-related decay. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Between August 2023 at 57,832 miles and September 2024, the car covered 8,398 miles in a year, followed by another 6,449 miles in the following year. This steady usage suggests the car is driven regularly, yet the low annual mileage has not prevented the progression of surface rust and component wear noted in the inspection reports. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the rear axle and Macpherson struts. The tester repeatedly flagged corrosion on these components throughout 2024 and 2025; while currently described as not seriously weakened, the rate of oxidation suggests structural integrity may become a concern soon. The power steering hose leak and the persistent oil leak from the sump pan also require monitoring to ensure they do not escalate into major mechanical failures. Furthermore, the binding offside rear brake and pitted front inner discs should be checked to ensure the recent repairs fully addressed the underlying mechanical issues.