2019 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · WM19 VFO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent history of MOT passes. The most recent inspection in February 2026 at 16,047 miles resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, indicating that the minor issues identified in previous years have been addressed. The mechanical trend shows no signs of recurring structural failure or escalating mechanical faults over the four-year recorded period. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,300 miles per year. Between the 2022 test at 8,116 miles and the 2026 test at 16,047 miles, the car covered only 7,931 miles. This low usage suggests short-distance urban driving or long periods of stationary. While this reduces the wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based parts and fluids which degrade due to age rather than distance travelled. The MOT records highlight that the primary concerns have related to tyres rather than deep mechanical or structural issues. The 2022 test flagged a nail in the nearside front tyre, and the 2025 test identified perishing and cracking on both the offside front and rear tyres. These are classic symptoms of low-mileage vehicles where the rubber dries out before the tread wears down. A buyer should perform a thorough visual inspection for further sidew cracking and check the age of the tyres to ensure the brake discs have not seized or pitted, as infrequent use often leads to surface corrosion on the braking system.