2016 Dacia Sandero 1.1L Petrol · SJ16 WMF

The vehicle holds a current, valid MOT certificate issued on 8 May 2026 at 101,072 miles, passing with four corrosion-related advisories. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but shows a recurring pattern of structural corrosion that has persisted across multiple tests without resolution. The most recent pass followed a failure on 20 April 2026 at 101,058 miles, where a major front exhaust leak prevented an emissions reading. That defect was rectified within 18 days, suggesting the immediate failure was addressed, yet the underlying corrosion advisories remain unchanged. The mileage progression indicates consistent, typical use for a 2016 vehicle. Recorded mileages moved from 80,371 in January 2023 to 90,614 in January 2024, then to 96,408 in January 2025, and finally to 101,072 in May 2026. This averages roughly 10,000 miles per year, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps that would suggest long periods of standing or odometer discrepancies. The record is clean and continuous, showing annual testing without missed years. The most significant concern for any prospective buyer is the persistent corrosion flagged on the front sub-frame, rear sub-frame or rear axle, and both front Macpherson struts. These advisories appeared as early as the January 2025 test and were still present in the May 2026 pass, meaning the corrosion has been monitored but not repaired. The tester repeatedly noted the corrosion was not seriously weakened at the time of each inspection, yet the fact that it has persisted and spread across multiple structural points over 16 months warrants a close physical inspection. A buyer should have a technician examine the sub-frame mounting points, the rear axle area, and the base of the front struts with the vehicle on a lift, checking for section loss, flaking, or any signs of structural movement. Beyond the corrosion, the history shows no recurring mechanical failures. Front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in January 2023 but did not reappear as a defect in subsequent tests, indicating they were likely replaced. Front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in January 2025, a consumable issue that would have been addressed through routine replacement. The April 2026 exhaust failure was an isolated event, repaired promptly. Overall, the vehicle appears mechanically sound with regular upkeep, but the unresolved structural corrosion is the dominant risk and should be the focus of any pre-purchase inspection.