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Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE reliability
MOT pass rates & common faults·1,479 DVSA tests·2024
Across 1,479 real DVSA MOT tests in 2024, 93% of Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE cars aged up to 3 years pass their MOT first time, in line with the 89% average for cars of that age. It holds up especially well on suspension and visibility.
93%
Average for its agepass first time (up to 3 years)
Average for its age · beats 78% of peers
In line
MOT pass rate by age
Up to 3 years
1,479 tests · fleet 89%
93%
Where the Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE fails
Suspension100
Brakes99
Body & structure100
Steering100
Tyres98
Lights & electrics98
Holds up better on suspension, visibility, tyres.
Share of up to 3 years Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE MOTs with no fault in each area; the marker shows the fleet average. OGL v3.0.
Common questions
Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE reliable?
On 2024 MOT data the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE is about average for its age: 93% of examples aged up to 3 years pass first time, against a 89% fleet average. That puts it ahead of 78% of similar-age models.
What is the MOT pass rate for a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE?
First-time MOT pass rates for the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE in 2024: up to 3 years, 93%. Pass rates fall with age across the whole fleet, so compare each figure with cars of the same age, not with a new car.
What commonly fails on a Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE MOT?
No single area stands out as a recurring weakness for the Dacia Sandero Stepway Prestige TCE versus other cars of the same age. Its MOT failures are spread across the usual wear items (tyres, brakes, lamps).
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