2014 Dacia Logan 0.9L Petrol · SY14 XNM

The Dacia Logan’s MOT record points to a fundamentally sound mechanical baseline, but the most recent test outcome is a concern. On 7 November 2025 at 100,655 miles the car failed, yet the DVSA record lists no defects. That mismatch is unusual and suggests either a data recording issue, a failure for administrative reasons such as missing documentation or a VIN discrepancy, or a defect that was not properly logged. Without a clear pass after that date, the current roadworthiness status is effectively unknown. Maintenance trends are therefore ambiguous rather than clearly improving or worsening. Mileage accumulation is broadly in line with a typical UK annual pattern for a 2014 vehicle. Between 6 October 2023 at 87,803 miles and 8 November 2024 at 92,222 miles, the car covered around 4,419 miles in just over twelve months, and then reached 100,655 miles by 7 November 2025, an increase of roughly 8,433 miles in the following year. That is close to the 8,388 miles per year average implied by the overall 100,655-mile total, so there is no glaring evidence of either extreme underuse or very high-mileage abuse. The record itself is sparse, with only two passes and three fails documented across the last three years, and no defects itemised in any entry. From a mechanical standpoint, the absence of logged advisories or failures is positive, but the repeated failed tests with no recorded defects warrant closer inspection. A buyer should verify the braking system thoroughly, including caliper operation, brake disc condition, handbrake efficiency and parking brake cables, since binding or imbalance issues can sometimes be missed in summary data. Suspension components, particularly front lower arm bushes, shock absorber operation and coil spring condition, should be examined for wear consistent with 100,000 miles of use. The exhaust system and emissions control equipment, including lambda sensors and catalytic converter efficiency, deserve attention given the vehicle’s age and mileage. Structural and corrosion checks are equally important. The subframes, sills, inner wings and suspension mounting points should be inspected for rust, especially if the car has spent time standing or in damp conditions. Body mounts, seatbelt fixings, steering rack boots and track rod ends should be examined for deterioration. Because the most recent test result is a failure with no recorded defects, a fresh MOT retest or an independent pre-purchase inspection is strongly advisable before committing to the purchase.