2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SW14 ECT

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 July 2025 at 104,939 miles with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears improving following a mechanical failure in mid-2024. While the 2024 test required repairs, the subsequent clean pass indicates the owner addressed the necessary faults to bring the car back to test standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,745 miles per year. Between August 2022 and August 2024, the car covered 11,229 miles, showing a steady rate of use rather than long periods of neglect or excessive accumulation. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests shows roughly 3,000 miles, which is lower than annual usage but suggests typical wear on rubber components and braking systems. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension geometry. The failure in August 2024 due to an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and uneven tyre wear on both front wheels suggests potential issues with alignment or premature component fatigue. Although the 2025 test was clean, a physical inspection should check for play in the ball joints and steering rack to ensure the previous repair was comprehensive. The tyre condition also warrants scrutiny. Given that both front tyres were flagged as near the legal limit with edge wear in 2024, the current set should be checked for continued uneven patterns that might indicate a persistent misalignment issue. The record shows no structural corrosion on the chassis or sub arms, which is a positive sign for a Dacia of this age and mileage.