2017 Dacia Sandero 0.9L Petrol · YR67 UCB

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthiness rating, but the MOT history indicates a significant deterioration in mechanical reliability since the 2024 test. The most recent passing test on 2026-04-30 at 63,312 miles was preceded by two failed tests in the 2024 season, specifically the October 2024 failure at 59,097 miles due to excessive wear on the lower suspension arm ball joint. This sequence suggests that basic upkeep was skipped or that the vehicle has been neglected since the 2024 season, leading to accelerated failure of critical suspension components. The mileage pattern is not stable and reflects rapid accumulation of wear. The vehicle has maintained roughly 7,035 miles per year, which aligns with its age of approximately nine years, but the data is sparse and clean in the absence of a clear trend. The 2025-05-06 test at 61,372 miles was clean, contrasting sharply with the 2024-10-30 failure at 59,097 miles. This gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests, combined with the 2026-04-30 passing test, indicates that while the vehicle may have been driven recently, the underlying mechanical issues have not been addressed, causing the suspension to fail in the 2024 season. A buyer should inspect the vehicle in person for binding rear brakes and structural integrity. The 2024-10-30 failure of the lower suspension arm ball joint suggests that the vehicle has been subjected to unsupervised driving conditions or lack of maintenance, which can cause the suspension to become loose or the components to fracture. While the 2026-04-30 test passed, the lack of a clean record from 2024 implies that the vehicle has likely had rust or corrosion on the chassis or engine bay, which would be a serious structural risk. If the buyer is prepared for a thorough inspection, they should check binding calipers and brake discs for corrosion, inspect the suspension bushings for binding, and verify exhaust emissions to ensure the vehicle meets safety standards.