2014 Dacia Sandero 1.5L Diesel · SY14 XNL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean pass in September 2025 at 94,256 miles. The maintenance trend shows signs of improvement after a period of reactive repairs. A failure recorded just four days prior at 93,930 miles revealed a significant structural integrity issue regarding the offside front seat belt anchorage and marginal rear brake performance. The subsequent pass without recorded defects indicates that the owner addressed these safety-critical faults and adjusted the braking system to required standards. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,855 miles per year. There is a notable jump of over 21,000 miles recorded between August 2023 and August 2024, followed by another 23,000 miles in the following year. This acceleration in usage suggests the vehicle has recently seen much higher demand, which typically accelerates wear on rubber components and braking hardware. The consistency of the annual testing suggests the car has been being used regularly rather than sitting stationary for long periods. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension, as the offside arm ball joint was previously flagged for play in 2024. While this was rectified, the high mileage and recent use put increased stress on remaining bushings and joints. The rear brakes were only just meeting requirements during the September 2025 failure, so a physical check for binding calipers or thin pads is necessary to ensure the system is not rapidly degrading. Additionally, the seat belt anchorage point should be visually inspected to ensure the repair for the structural failure is sound and free of further corrosion.