2017 Dacia Sandero 1.0L Petrol · YR67 UCH

The 2017 Dacia Sandero presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT conducted on 15 October 2025 at 52,168 miles resulting in a pass. The maintenance trend is broadly improving. A failure recorded on the same day at 52,162 miles for a non-working windscreen washer, a perished offside rear tyre, and an exhaust Lambda reading outside specified limits was rectified within hours, indicating the owner addressed the defects promptly. The preceding tests in September 2024 at 48,119 miles and September 2022 at 31,892 miles both passed cleanly with zero defects, demonstrating a consistent pattern of compliance. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. Between the September 2022 test at 31,892 miles and the September 2024 test at 48,119 miles, the car covered approximately 16,227 miles over two years, averaging around 8,113 miles annually. However, the mileage then plateaued, with only 4,049 miles added between September 2024 and October 2025. This suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which can lead to perished rubber components, flat-spotted tyres, and moisture ingress in brake and fuel systems. The overall average of roughly 5,796 miles per year remains well below the UK typical of 10,000 to 12,000 miles annually. A buyer should pay close attention to the condition of all four tyres, as perishing and cracking advisories appeared in October 2023 on both front tyres and again in October 2025 on the offside rear. This recurring pattern suggests the tyres may be original or aged replacements stored in conditions that accelerate rubber degradation. The front brake discs were flagged in October 2023 as worn, pitted, or scored, so a physical inspection of the entire braking system, including caliper slide mechanisms and disc thickness, is advisable. The Lambda sensor reading failure in October 2025 points to a potential exhaust or fuel mixture anomaly; checking for exhaust leaks, catalytic converter efficiency, and engine management fault codes would be prudent. Given the low mileage and long stationary periods, a thorough underbody inspection for structural corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points, subframes, and brake lines, is recommended.