Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce
From 1,508 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Sandero Stepway Prestige Tces fare better: 2022 models pass at 95.9% vs 92.6% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged and a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 18 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 tyre seriously damaged | 18 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 4 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 4 |
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc | 3 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 2 |
| brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. | 2 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95.9% | number plate missing or so insecure that it is likely to fall off, brakes imbalance across an axle such that the braking effort from any wheel is less than 70% of the maximum effort recorded from the other wheel on the same axle. |
| 2021 | 92.6% | a tyre seriously damaged, a tyre cords visible or damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Stepway Prestige Tces tested had between 10,745 and 20,347 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 14,956 median miles, the Sandero Stepway Prestige 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 Prestige Tce MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce has a 93% MOT pass rate based on 1,508 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 18 failures. Other common issues include a tyre cords visible or damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce is 14,956 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 10,745 and 20,347 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Stepway Prestige 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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