Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce (2014)

108 real MOT outcomes analysed • 66.8% first-time pass rate

2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce

CarHunch analysed 108 real MOT records for the 2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate TCe struggles at MOT time, with a first-time pass rate of just 66.8%—significantly below the UK average of 80%—meaning roughly one in three will fail and need repairs before passing. The good news is that no vehicles in this cohort have ever presented a dangerous defect, so safety issues aren't the typical problem here.

At 48,265 miles on average, these cars have reasonable mileage for their age, yet they're averaging 1.05 failures per vehicle at MOT, suggesting wear-related issues are catching up with them. If you're considering one of these, budget for pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic and expect to factor in repair costs; the low pass rate means the previous owner may have deferred maintenance, and you'll want to verify that work is done properly before committing.

Below average reliability 13.2% below UK average
66.8%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
47,085
typical mileage
38,343–62,665 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
1.05
avg MOT failures per car
over 5.6 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate 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 (81%) 87 82.1% 1.28
Petrol (19%) 21 3.6% 0.1

Mileage Distribution

Most 2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate 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.

38,343
low mileage
47,085
typical
62,665
high mileage

Half of all 2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce vehicles fall between 38,343 and 62,665 miles.

2014 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate Tce — Still on the Road

Strong survival — 63 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 80% of the peak.

78 63 2018 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2018–2025.

MOT History Averages

5.6
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
1.05
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

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