Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce MOT pass rate & common failures
The Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce appears in 4,327 MOT tests spanning model years 2021–2023, and 94.3% of them passed. All cars of a similar age fail 8.4% of the time, so this is 2.7pp better than the group it competes with. Its most common failure areas are visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — visibility (2.8%) and tyres (2.4%) 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 brake pads — wipers alone was recorded 128 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.7% in the 0-30k band and 21.2% in the 60-90k band, a 16.5-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 18.3% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
By model year
Every Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,921 | 93.4% | 6.6% | Visibility |
| 2022 | 2,387 | 95.1% | 4.9% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 2.8% | 120 |
| 2 | Tyres | 2.4% | 103 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 2.3% | 101 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.3% | 56 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 20 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.2% | 8 |
| 7 | Suspension | 0.2% | 7 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.1% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 128 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 114 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 39 |
| 4 | Washers | 33 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 24 |
| 6 | Tyre pressure monitoring system | 16 |
| 7 | Brake discs | 11 |
| 8 | Front fog lamps | 11 |
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 | 18.3% | 791 |
| 2 | Brakes | 8.7% | 378 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.5% | 193 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.3% | 142 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.3% | 55 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.7% | 28 |
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 | 3,565 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 726 | 9.8% |
| 60-90k | 33 | 21.2% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,029 | 5.1% |
| 2025 | 3,293 | 5.8% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
- Tyres (2.4% 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.
- 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce?
94.3% of the 4,327 Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 5.7% fail rate, across model years 2021–2023.
What does the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce most often fail its MOT on?
Visibility, recorded in 2.8% of tests, then tyres (2.4%).
How much does mileage affect Sandero Stepway Prestige Tce MOT results?
Fail rates run at 4.7% for cars in the 0-30k band and 21.2% for 60-90k, a 16.5-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 4,327 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.