Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce reliable?

Based on MOT data from 1,016 vehicles, the 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce has a first-time MOT pass rate of 92.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce (2021)

1,016 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.7% first-time pass rate

2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce

CarHunch analysed 1,016 real MOT records for the 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort TCE is a reliably built car, with a 92% first-time MOT pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%, and only 6.2% of vehicles have ever recorded a dangerous defect—a reassuringly low figure. The petrol engine shows consistent performance across the board with no notable weak spots.

At just over 20,000 miles median mileage for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running relatively gently, which explains the low failure rate of 0.22 per vehicle and modest advisory count of 1.3. When you're shopping for one, check the full MOT history for any pattern of advisories rather than one-off issues, as the occasional advisory is normal wear on a car of this age.

The 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (92.7% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

92.7%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

6.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.22

Over 2.2 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

20k

Middle half: 15k–28k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 92.7% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 1,016 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 1,016 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 6.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (95%)	968	92.6%	0.23

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,263 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 28%

915

Grey 20.5%

669

Blue 17.7%

579

Orange 16.4%

534

Red 10%

326

Black 7.4%

240

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

20,398

typical

14,701

low mileage

28,315

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tce vehicles fall between 14,701 and 28,315 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 14,701 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 14,701–28,315 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Dacia Sandero Stepway Comfort Tces sit.

⚠ Over 38,225 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.2

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.22

Avg failures per vehicle

1.3

Avg advisories per vehicle

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