2016 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · SY66 YOL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in January 2026 at 37,385 miles passed, it carried advisories for perishing tyres and pitted front brake discs. The trend shows a period of mechanical neglect in early 2025 where multiple critical failures led to a failed MOT, which was subsequently addressed to achieve a pass in the following retest. At 37,385 miles over ten years, this Sanero has clocked significantly below average mileage, averaging roughly 3,700 miles per annum. There is a notable gap in the mileage data between December 2022 and January 2024, where the car covered only 4,719 miles in fourteen months. This low-use pattern explains the condition of the rubber components, such as the cracking and perishing noted in the 2026 test, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer from dry rot and age-related degradation of materials rather than mileage-related wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension and drivetrain components. The January 2025 failure revealed a fractured offside front coil spring and a split CV boot, both of which must be verified as being replaced correctly to ensure no grease is leaking from the drive joint. The front brake discs have been flagged repeatedly as pitted and scored across 2024, 2025, and 2026, suggesting they are nearing the end of their effective life or have suffered from corrosion due to low use. Given the advisories for perishing tyres in the latest record, a physical check of the sidewalls for deep cracking is essential before purchase.