2017 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · ST67 NVA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from reactive repairs to emerging component wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 23,851 miles recorded an advisory for the nearside front brake disc being pitted and scored. This follows a clean pass in 2024, indicating that while the vehicle is meeting safety standards, the braking system is beginning to show signs of age-related corrosion typical of infrequent use. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,650 miles per year. Between October 2022 and September 2025, the car covered only 10,117 miles, suggesting long periods of inactivity or short trips. This low usage often leads to specific issues seen in rubber components and mechanical seals. The failure in October 2023 at 16,764 miles highlighted a split offside front drive shaft CV boot, a common fault when rubber components dry out due to sitting stationary for extended periods. A buyer should physically inspect the offside front drive shaft area to ensure the replacement boot fitted in 2023 has not perished or begun leaking grease. The 2025 advisory regarding the pitted nearside front brake disc requires close monitoring, as surface rust and pitting can accelerate pad wear and reduce braking performance if left addressed. Given the 2023 failure for a nearside front tyre worn to the legal limit, all tyres should be checked for flat spotting or cracking, which frequently affects low-mileage vehicles despite sufficient tread depth.