2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 3,391 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, lighting & signalling and tyres. Its pass rate of 90.4% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 24.6% in the 60-90k group versus 7.3% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 6.9% | 234 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 5.0% | 168 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.0% | 102 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.2% | 74 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.9% | 31 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.4% | 13 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 231 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 128 |
| 3 | Washers | 56 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 53 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 44 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 39 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 17.8% | 603 |
| 2 | Brakes | 13.1% | 445 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.0% | 171 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.9% | 99 |
| 5 | Suspension | 1.1% | 38 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 32 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 2,396 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 919 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 69 | 24.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1,086 | 6.5% |
| 2024 | 1,145 | 10.7% |
| 2025 | 1,149 | 11.8% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce
Before buying a 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 6.9% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (6.9% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Lighting & signalling (5.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tces pass their MOT?
90.4% of the 3,391 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Dacia Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce?
Visibility, recorded in 6.9% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (5.0%).
Does the 2020 Sandero Stepway Twenty Tce get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 24.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 3,391 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.