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Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce reliable? We analysed 5,798 real MOT tests across 3,336 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 5,798 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
89.8%
Typical Mileage
21,137mi
Annual Mileage
5,778mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

89.9%
2022
89.6%
2021

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre has ply or cords exposed 28
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 21
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
3,493 mi/yr
Typical
5,778 mi/yr
Average
6,540 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,689 mi/yr

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2022 2,800 89.9% 13,820 20,122 28,012
2021 2,272 89.6% 14,624 20,898 29,206

How Long Does a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Last?

Based on 3,336 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
2.7 years
Median
3.0 years

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
21,137 mi
75th Percentile
29,718 mi
95th Percentile
46,193 mi
Max Recorded
193,675 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

89.9% MOT pass rate from 2,800 tests

Year to avoid
2021

89.6% MOT pass rate from 2,272 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 89.9% across 2,800 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.6% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce THIS CAR 89.8% 5,798 21,137 mi — yrs
Dacia Sandero 77.4% 875,466 39,774 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Duster 79.4% 530,807 43,569 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Logan 78.5% 141,246 52,125 mi 13 yrs
Land Rover Defender SE D Auto 91.1% 4,179 37,368 mi — yrs

Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Duster (79.4% pass rate), the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?

The Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.8% across 5,798 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre has ply or cords exposed. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce owner drives around 5,778 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce reliable?
Based on 5,798 MOT tests, the Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce has a 89.8% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce do per year?
The typical Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce does around 5,778 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce is 2022 with a 89.9% pass rate across 2,800 tests.