2021 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SM70 FMA

The maintenance trend for this 2021 Dacia Sandero is stable and demonstrates a fundamentally sound mechanical baseline. The most recent test on 15 January 2026 resulted in a pass at 45,214 miles with zero defects recorded, following a very brief initial failure the same day for an offside front headlamp not working on dipped beam. Prior to this, the vehicle passed its 2025 test at 34,070 miles with only a minor advisory for a defective offside front windscreen wiper blade, and it cleared the 2024 test at 23,942 miles cleanly. This trajectory indicates that previous owners have kept the vehicle in satisfactory condition, as no serious mechanical or structural issues have ever been flagged by the testers. Mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical UK usage for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,043 miles annually. The recorded distances show a consistent and steady progression, with roughly 11,000 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests, and 11,144 miles added in the year leading up to the 2026 test. There are no unexplained gaps in the timeline or sudden spikes in mileage that would suggest aggressive use or prolonged periods standing idle. The DVSA record is notably sparse, which in this context directly reflects a lack of significant wear or neglect rather than an absence of data. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on standard consumable wear items rather than hunting for major underlying faults. The headlamp bulb failure and wiper blade deterioration flagged in the 2025 and 2026 records are textbook examples of minor, age-related consumable degradation. Given the vehicle's approaching 50,000-mile threshold, a thorough underbody check of the exhaust emissions system, suspension bushes, and coil springs is recommended to establish their current service life. The brake discs and calipers also warrant close visual inspection to ensure the front and rear friction components retain adequate material and operate without any binding, as these components naturally enter their replacement window at this mileage.