Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce
From 1,687 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, caused 78 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.
| wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen | 78 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 28 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 18 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 18 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 12 |
| wiper blade defective | 11 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 10 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led | 7 |
| brake disc or drum excessively weakened, insecure or fractured | 7 |
How serious are these failures?
Not all MOT failures are equal. Only 27.4% of Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce failures are serious (safety or roadside), below the 44.4% average. When this car fails its MOT, it's more likely to be lights, wipers, or emissions than something dangerous. When it does fail, the average repair bill is around £60.
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 81.3% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2020 | 83.2% | wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tces tested had between 13,520 and 25,944 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 18,816 median miles, the Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce has 0.09 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 Se Twenty Tce MOT pass rate?
The Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce has a 83% MOT pass rate based on 1,687 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce?
The most common MOT failure on the Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce is wiper blade missing or obviously not clearing the windscreen, which caused 78 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Dacia Sandero Stepway Se Twenty Tce is 18,816 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 13,520 and 25,944 miles.
Buying a used Sandero Stepway Se Twenty 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.
With a 83% pass rate and an average repair bill of £60 when things go wrong, budget accordingly.
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