Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 2 model years from 841 MOT tests in 2024.

Avg Pass Rate

96%

Total Tests

841

Model Years

2021 to 2022

Years Covered

About the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

The Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce was MOT tested 841 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 2 model years (2021 to 2022), with an average pass rate of 96%. That's comfortably above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.

Mileage Across Years

The oldest model in our data (2021) averages 19,820 miles, while the newest (2022) averages 17,649 miles.

Compared to the Dacia brand average of 89%, the Sandero Stepway Essential Tce performs 7 points better, making it one of the more reliable options in the Dacia range.

Estimated Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 999cc)

£1,175

Road Tax

£200

MOT Test

£55

Predicted Repairs

£200

Total per year£1,630

Per month£136/mo

Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.

Full 2022 details

How reliable is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce?

vs average of all models+14% (82% avg)

vs Dacia brand average+7% (89% avg)

Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce by Year

Click any year to see detailed running costs, reliability data, and comparisons with similar cars.

Year	Pass Rate	Tests	Avg Mileage
2022	98%	52	17,649 mi
2021	93%	789	19,820 mi

Questions about the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce

Is the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce reliable?

Across its 2 model years in our data (2021 to 2022), the Dacia Sandero Stepway Essential Tce averages a 96% MOT pass rate, from 841 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 14 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data.