2018 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · YM67 BYR

The 2018 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and consistently clean maintenance trend across its entire MOT history. The most recent test, conducted on 30 January 2026 at 22,866 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This outcome mirrors every preceding annual test back to February 2022, indicating no recurring mechanical or structural faults have emerged over the vehicle's life. The maintenance trajectory is firmly stable, with no advisories or failures at any point in the record. The mileage accumulation tells a notably conservative story. Over approximately eight years, the car has covered just 22,866 miles, averaging roughly 2,858 miles per year. The intervals between tests show steady but modest use: 4,735 miles between February 2022 and February 2023, 4,929 miles between February 2023 and January 2024, 1,276 miles between January 2024 and February 2025, and 1,605 miles between February 2025 and January 2026. The annual distances have actually decreased in the most recent years, suggesting the vehicle may have spent extended periods stationary. Low mileage of this nature can mask issues that arise from infrequent use rather than wear, such as deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, or brake surface corrosion from prolonged standing. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that MOT tests do not fully stress-test. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve close attention, as rubber components can perish from age and standing rather than mileage. Brake discs and calipers should be examined for surface corrosion that can develop during long periods of inactivity, even if braking performance met the test standard on the day. Tyre condition, including sidewall cracking from age-related degradation, warrants inspection given the low annual mileage. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion, particularly if the vehicle has been stored or used on salted roads infrequently. A short test drive at varied speeds will reveal any binding brakes, gearbox stiffness, or steering irregularities that a stationary MOT inspection might not fully expose.