2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
2,043 MOT tests on the 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce are in this dataset, and 92.5% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.7% of the time, so this is 1.2pp better than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, visibility and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.7%) and visibility (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and washers — wipers alone was recorded 60 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.7% | 75 |
| 2 | Visibility | 3.4% | 69 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 47 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.7% | 34 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 14 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 8 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 60 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 54 |
| 3 | Washers | 24 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 23 |
| 5 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 9 |
| 6 | Service brake performance | 8 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 20.3% | 415 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 201 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.1% | 64 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 26 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.8% | 17 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 1,592 | 6.8% |
| 30-60k | 440 | 10.4% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 982 | 5.7% |
| 2025 | 1,051 | 9.2% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce
On a 2021 Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.7% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (2.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tces pass their MOT?
92.5% of the 2,043 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.5% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?
Tyres, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by visibility (3.4%).
Does the 2021 Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.8% in the 0-30k band to 10.4% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,043 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.