Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce (2016)
2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce
CarHunch analysed 176 real MOT records for the 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Stepway Ambiance TCE has a first-time pass rate of 82.6%, which sits comfortably above the UK average of 80%, and no vehicles in this cohort have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a genuinely clean safety record. The fuel breakdown shows nearly all 167 vehicles are petrol variants, and they pass at 87.1%, well above the national average.
At 45,659 miles on average, these eight-year-old cars are running relatively low mileage, which typically correlates with easier maintenance ahead. With only 0.76 failures per vehicle and zero advisories recorded, these Sanderos have proven straightforward to keep legal—a reassuring sign that running costs won't be plagued by unexpected MOT fails. Check the service history carefully when buying, as that low-mileage average suggests some vehicles may have been lightly used rather than well-maintained.
What to check before buying a 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other (95%) | 167 | 87.1% | 0.8 |
| Petrol (5%) | 9 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce vehicles fall between 35,851 and 55,483 miles.
2016 Dacia Sandero Stepway Ambiance Tce — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 134 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 91% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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