2015 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · YF15 TFE

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-06 recorded a pass but noted a nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)). This issue was also flagged in the prior MOT on 2025-10-30, which resulted in a fail due to a nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) and the same tyre defect. The suspension joint issue reappeared in an earlier 2024-10-25 failure, alongside a horn not working (7.7 (a)) and a worn offside front upper Macpherson strut top bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)). The pattern shows recurring suspension component wear (ball joint, strut bush) and persistent tyre degradation . While the 2025-11-06 MOT passed, the tyre defect remained unresolved, suggesting either ongoing neglect or a systemic issue with tyre condition. The suspension problems, though addressed in the 2025-11-06 test, indicate a worsening trend in mechanical reliability, as similar defects resurfaced within months. The vehicle’s mileage of 61,130 miles for an 11-year-old car equates to ~5,557 miles per year , which is low for its age. This could imply light usage or periods of inactivity , both of which might contribute to tyre perishing or component stiffness. However, the low mileage does not definitively rule out hard use or accelerated wear from short, stop-start driving. The data does not confirm whether the vehicle was stored or driven regularly, so this remains ambiguous.