Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce
From 500 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen and a tyre cords visible or damaged. The top issue, a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, caused 9 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 9 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 7 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| seat belt not functioning as intended or of an incorrect type | 2 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 2 |
| excessive fluctuation in brake effort through each wheel revolution. | 2 |
| stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 1 |
| esc mil indicates a system malfunction | 1 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 92.5% | a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Stepway Essential Tces tested had between 11,598 and 24,925 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 15,646 median miles, the Sandero Stepway Essential Tce has 0.047 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Dacia models
| Dacia Sandero | 73.9% |
| Dacia Duster | 77% |
| Dacia Logan | 75.6% |
| Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 | 82.9% |
| Dacia Sandero Comfort Tce | 91.8% |
Common questions
What is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce has a 92.6% MOT pass rate based on 500 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce is a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm, which caused 9 failures. Other common issues include wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce is 15,646 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 11,598 and 24,925 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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