2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE 1.0L Petrol · SL71 LJX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning decline in proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in July 2025 at 31,511 miles, it failed the initial inspection due to multiple avoidable consumable defects. The transition from a clean record in 2024 to several failures in 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing issues upon failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with typical low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year over its five-year life. Between the July 2024 test at 18,015 miles and the July 2025 test at 31,511 miles, the vehicle covered 13,496 miles. This specific spike in usage within a single year significantly exceeds the annual average and explains the accelerated wear observed on the braking and tyre components during the most recent inspection. A buyer must pay close attention to the front braking system. The July 2025 record flagged pitted and scored brake discs, which indicates they have reached the end of their effective service life. The presence of cracking tyres at 4mm depth is also a red flag, suggesting the rubber has aged or perished despite having sufficient tread remaining. An on-site inspection should verify the current condition of the front tyres and ensure the wiper blades have been replaced with high-quality units, as the previous set caused a mechanical failure.