2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · SJ18 NPV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 20 May 2026 with 54,051 miles. The maintenance trend appears generally stable, though the failure just one mile prior indicates a lapse in basic consumable inspections. The tester flagged the nearside front tyre for tread depth below the legal 1.6mm limit and the offside front tyre for edge wear. While these were rectified immediately, the failure suggests the previous owner only addressed tyre issues upon failing the test. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,750 miles per year. Between May 2023 at 34,010 miles and May 2026 at 54,051 miles, the car covered 20,041 miles, showing a steady and predictable usage rate. There are no significant gaps in testing or rapid bursts of accumulation that would suggest mechanical stress. The relatively low mileage for its age typically reduces the expected wear on the drivetrain and suspension components compared to high-mileage examples. A buyer should inspect the front suspension geometry in person to determine if the edge wear noted on the offside tyre was caused by poor alignment or worn ball joints. Since the record shows no recurring structural corrosion or brake defects over the last three years, the focus should remain on the condition of the remaining tyres and rubber bushings. Given the clean history prior to the 2026 failure, no major mechanical red flags are present if the vehicle has been serviced according to the standard interval.