2021 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SW70 MPV

The vehicle currently holds a clean MOT status following its most recent test on 19 January 2026 at 52,156 miles. This latest pass shows no defects, indicating an improving maintenance trend compared to the previous year. The 2025 inspection period showed a period of instability where the car failed on 20 January 2025 due to a combination of a poorly seated offside front spring, a defective windscreen wiper, an inoperative passenger door handle, and a tyre worn to the legal limit. These issues were successfully rectified for the subsequent pass on 21 January 2025. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with typical UK usage for a five-year-old vehicle. The car covered 12,777 miles between January 2024 and January 2025, and a further 12,257 miles between January 2025 and January 2026. This averages roughly 12,500 miles per year, which aligns closely with the recorded total of 52,156 miles. The steady progression of the odometer suggests regular road use rather than long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should focus on the suspension and tyre wear patterns. The 2025 failure regarding the offside front spring not being seated correctly at the upper mount suggests a previous mechanical intervention or a component issue that required attention. While the 2026 test was clear, inspecting the front suspension components and bushes for play is advisable. Recurring advisories and failures regarding tyres in 2024 and 2025 indicate that the vehicle has a history of running on consumables near the legal limit. The repeated issues with windscreen wipers and door handles suggest minor upkeep of non-mechanical trim and consumables was occasionally overlooked by previous owners. While these are not structural concerns, they reflect a pattern of addressing maintenance only when required by an MOT test. A physical inspection of the windscreen, wiper assembly, and all door latch mechanisms is recommended to ensure these minor items remain in good working order.