2014 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · YR64 BHA

This 2014 Dacia Sandero currently holds a valid MOT following its September 2025 test at 99,614 miles, though its maintenance trend is inconsistent rather than steadily improving, with recurring unresolved faults appearing across multiple test cycles. While the most recent test resulted in a pass, five unaddressed advisories were recorded, including thin front brake pads, worn front anti-roll bar mounting components, a binding nearside rear brake, and damage to both rear tyres, indicating basic consumable and minor mechanical upkeep has been deferred rather than resolved between tests. The vehicle’s recorded mileage aligns closely with its 12-year age, averaging roughly 8,301 miles per year over its life, with no evidence of extended periods of standing that would explain atypically low wear. Mileage accumulation was slightly above this average in the two full years between the September 2023 test at 78,660 miles and the September 2025 test, with 10,358 miles added in the 12 months to September 2024, and a further 10,596 miles added in the 12 months to September 2025, putting extra stress on consumables and wear components that have shown repeated faults across test cycles. Recurring faults point to neglected maintenance of core running gear rather than one-off wear of consumable items. The offside and nearside front outer constant velocity boots have been recorded as split or insecure in both the September 2023 and September 2024 tests, a fault that allows dirt and water to enter the joint and accelerate wear if left unaddressed, with no evidence of repair noted in the 2025 pass. Front anti-roll bar mounting bushes and pins were flagged as worn in both 2023 and 2025, while the nearside rear brake has been recorded as binding in both 2023 and 2025, confirming these issues have persisted across multiple test cycles without rectification. Rear tyre damage has been noted in every test from 2023 to 2025, and front tyres were marked as worn close to the legal limit in both 2024 tests, showing tyre upkeep has been consistently deferred. A buyer should prioritise an in-person inspection of these flagged components before purchase. Jack up the front of the vehicle to check for excessive play in the anti-roll bar links and mounting bushes, and inspect the front CV joints for boot splits or fresh grease leakage, while also turning the steering full lock to listen for clicking that indicates worn joint internals. The binding rear brake should be checked for a seized caliper piston or faulty handbrake mechanism, and all four tyres should be measured for tread depth and inspected for cuts, cracking, or perishing, as the repeated rear tyre damage may indicate long-term underinflation or poor tyre maintenance. Confirm the current thickness of the front brake pads, as the 2025 advisory noted they were wearing thin, and verify the front shock absorbers have no fluid leaks, a serious fault recorded in the 2024 failed test that was not noted in.