Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE MOT pass rate and common failures
Of 1,079 class-4 normal initial MOT tests in 2024, 80.4% passed without an initial fail or PRS repair — above the 71.2% UK average.
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Age | Tests | Initial pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 3–5 years | 1,079 | 80.4% |
Common initial failure categories
These are the items that most often caused a Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE to fail its first test, with what each one usually means for a buyer.
- Wipers — 9.3% of tests. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.4% of tests. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Condition — 2% of tests. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Washers — 2% of tests. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
- Mechanical Brake Components — 1.9% of tests. Worn discs, pads or callipers. Routine wear, but it should be priced into the deal.
- Headlamps — 1.9% of tests. A headlight fault, from a blown bulb to a failed unit.
What this does and does not tell you
A pass rate describes how a population of cars behaved on test day. It says nothing about how one car was driven, serviced or repaired, and an MOT does not cover the engine, clutch or gearbox at all.
Use it to know what to look for: if tyres and brakes dominate the list, price those in; if corrosion or suspension appears, get underneath the car. Then check the individual vehicle — its MOT history shows whether these same items have been advised year after year, and its mileage record shows whether the reading is consistent.
Before you buy
- Wipers — 9.3% of tests in 2024. Worn wiper blades. Minutes to fix, and a fair hint that servicing was skipped.
- Headlamp Aim — 3.4% of tests in 2024. Headlights pointing too high or low. Cheap to adjust, and common on every make.
- Condition — 2% of tests in 2024. Corrosion, damage or wear on a tested component. Worth seeing in person, as the cost ranges from trivial to structural.
- Washers — 2% of tests in 2024. Empty or blocked washers. Trivial, but again a sign of the last owner's care.
- Check the actual Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE — These figures describe the model group. Enter the registration for that vehicle's free MOT, tax and mileage record before you pay a deposit.
Other Dacia models
- Dacia Sandero — 67% pass
- Dacia Duster — 71.4% pass
- Dacia Logan — 69.5% pass
- Dacia Duster Essential TCE 4X2 — 80.1% pass
- Dacia Sandero Comfort TCE — 91% pass
See every Dacia model MOT pass rate
Common questions
What is the Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE MOT pass rate?
80.4% of 1,079 class-4 initial MOT tests on the Dacia Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE passed first time in 2024 — above the 71.2% UK average.
Why does the Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE fail its MOT?
The most common initial failure categories are wipers (9.3% of tests), headlamp aim (3.4% of tests), condition (2% of tests), washers (2% of tests).
Does this tell me whether one particular Sandero Stepway SE Twenty TCE is a good buy?
No. These are population statistics. Enter that car's registration for its own MOT, tax and mileage record, then check outstanding finance, write-off and stolen markers before buying.
Methodology and limitations
MOT outcomes describe testable items at the time of inspection. They are not a measure of overall mechanical reliability.
Scope: Class 4 normal initial MOT tests completed in 2024. Models require at least 1,000 qualifying tests. Duplicate source rows are removed using official DVSA test IDs.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency anonymised MOT tests and results, 2024, published 2025-05-23 under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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