2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SN65 LFB

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2025-09-03 shows a mixed picture: it passed after an initial failure on the same day, indicating remedial work was carried out promptly. However, the persistence of several defects — notably front brake disc wear, rear exhaust leakage, and shock absorber issues — suggests a worsening maintenance trend over the last two years. While the 2023 test was clean, both 2024 and 2025 tests recorded escalating concerns across braking, suspension, and exhaust systems, with new faults emerging each year including CV boot failure and brake binding. This pattern points to increasing component fatigue rather than isolated or resolved issues. Mileage accumulation has been consistently high: 25,962 miles between August 2023 and August 2024, then 27,247 miles between August 2024 and September 2025 — averaging over 12,800 miles annually across its 11-year life. There are no gaps suggesting long-term storage; instead, the steady, elevated usage aligns with intensive private or commercial use. The jump from 88,440 to 114,402 miles in just under a year, followed by another 27,247 miles in the next 12 months, confirms sustained high-mileage operation, placing significant cumulative stress on drivetrain, suspension, and braking components. A buyer must inspect the front brake discs for scoring depth and thickness, verify replacement or reconditioning of the offside front CV boot, and assess whether the rear exhaust leak has worsened or corroded surrounding mounting points. The nearside front shock’s light oil misting and rear shocks’ corroded casings require close examination for fluid loss, structural integrity, and mounting bolt corrosion. Tyre wear patterns from 2024 suggest possible alignment or suspension geometry issues, so anti-roll bar linkages and bush condition should be checked alongside wheel bearings and brake caliper movement — especially given the prior binding fault on the nearside rear. Any sign of structural rust around suspension mounts or subframe attachment points warrants expert assessment.