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

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Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce reliable? We analysed 4,247 real MOT tests across 1,161 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 4,247 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
84.9%
Typical Mileage
23,233mi
Annual Mileage
5,539mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty 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 SE Twenty Tce.

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce Number Plates

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

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce MOT Pass Rate by Year

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

82.6%
2021
85.1%
2020

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce Common Faults & Problems

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 29

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce Mileage — What's Normal?

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

Low usage
3,294 mi/yr
Typical
5,539 mi/yr
Average
6,698 mi/yr
Heavy usage
8,600 mi/yr

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce MOT Data by Registration Year

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

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 356 82.6% 15,343 24,080 36,703
2020 3,828 85.1% 15,378 22,950 32,799

How Long Does a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce Last?

Based on 1,161 Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.3 years
Median
4.0 years

Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce Mileage Distribution

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

Median
23,233 mi
75th Percentile
33,222 mi
95th Percentile
53,114 mi
Max Recorded
222,622 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce

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

Best year
2020

85.1% MOT pass rate from 3,828 tests

Year to avoid
2021

82.6% MOT pass rate from 356 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 85.1% across 3,828 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.6% — 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 SE Twenty 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 SE Twenty Tce THIS CAR 84.9% 4,247 23,233 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
Kawasaki Zx 636 C1H 83.7% 6,685 13,935 mi 21 yrs

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

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Should you buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce?

The Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce has an overall MOT pass rate of 84.9% across 4,247 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty 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 SE Twenty Tce owner drives around 5,539 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 SE Twenty Tce — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce reliable?
Based on 4,247 MOT tests, the Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce has a 84.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce do per year?
The typical Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce does around 5,539 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty 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 SE Twenty Tce?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty Tce is 2020 with a 85.1% pass rate across 3,828 tests.