2018 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SM67 OMG

The 2018 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and unblemished mechanical record, currently holding a valid MOT certificate following its most recent test on 21 January 2026 at 28,691 miles. The maintenance trend remains consistently positive, with the vehicle passing every recorded inspection. A minor anomaly exists in the data where the tests on 14 January 2026 and 23 January 2024 both show a failure outcome despite recording zero defects, likely indicating an aborted test or a procedural refusal rather than a mechanical fault. The subsequent retests just days later passed cleanly, confirming no underlying mechanical deterioration occurred. The mileage accumulation sits remarkably low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,586 miles annually. Between the January 2024 test at 23,842 miles and the January 2025 test at 26,463 miles, the Sandero covered 2,621 miles. The following twelve months saw even lighter use, with only 2,228 miles added before the January 2026 test. This gradual tapering of annual mileage suggests the vehicle has been used primarily for short, local journeys or has spent extended periods stationary. Prolonged standing can cause latent issues such as perished rubber brake seals, flat-spotted tyres, and brake disc corrosion, despite the low recorded mileage. Because the MOT history contains no recorded mechanical defects or advisories, the standard wear items require close physical scrutiny. Buyers should inspect the tyre sidewalls for age-related cracking and check the brake discs for surface corrosion caused by standing. The suspension bushes and exhaust system also warrant a thorough check, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from seized components or moisture-induced corrosion rather than high-mileage wear. A brief road test will verify the condition of the clutch and gearbox, ensuring the low annual mileage has not led to stiffness in the clutch release bearing or gearbox synchros from lack of use.