2020 Dacia Sandero Stpway Comfort LPG TCE 1.0L Gas bi-fuel · GL70 KJJ

A clean and stable MOT record across four consecutive tests characterises this Dacia Sandero Stepway, with the most recent assessment on 13 August 2026 returning a pass and no defects recorded at 54,811 miles. Prior to that, the September 2024 and September 2023 tests were similarly clean, and the 2025 pass carried only two minor advisories relating to front brake condition. The pattern indicates a vehicle with no structural corrosion, no suspension or exhaust failures, and no lighting or visibility issues flagged over the entirety of its tested life, which is a reassuring baseline for a car of this age and price point. The only mechanical items the tester has ever drawn attention to are consumable front brake components, which is entirely consistent with normal wear on a front-driven hatchback of this mileage. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for the vehicle's age, averaging around 9,135 miles per year across its six years on the road. There are no extended gaps in testing history that would suggest the car was laid up for prolonged periods, and the mileage progression between tests is steady and proportionate to the intervals, indicating consistent rather than erratic use. This kind of average annual mileage is favourable for the longevity of major mechanical components such as the clutch, turbocharger, and suspension, as the vehicle has clearly been in regular service without either being thrashed on high-mileage motorway commutes or left standing long enough to suffer issues associated with infrequent use. For an LPG-fitted TCe variant, regular running is particularly important to keep the fuel system, valves, and LPG injection components in good working order, and the usage pattern here supports that. For a prospective purchaser, the front brake advisories from the 2025 test are the only items in the history that warrant specific attention. The front brake discs were noted as worn but not excessively, and the front brake pads as wearing thin, so by the time of a viewing in late 2026 these components are likely to be approaching or at the point of replacement. On a test drive, listen for any grinding or scraping noise from the front wheels under light braking, and feel for any judder or vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal that could indicate the discs have now worn beyond their service limit or developed uneven wear. Check visually that the pads still have material remaining and that the disc friction surfaces are free from deep lipping or scoring around the outer circumference. A spongy pedal or one that travels further than expected could indicate caliper slider sticking, which is worth investigating given the disc wear pattern. Beyond the recorded brake items, the test drive should focus on the suspension and steering, as no advisories have yet appeared but these are the components most likely to begin showing wear at this mileage. Listen for knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or bottom arm bushes. Feel for any vagueness in the steering or pulling to one side under braking, which can point to worn track rod ends or uneven brake component wear. Given the LPG conversion, it is also worth confirming that the vehicle starts and runs smoothly on both petrol and LPG without hesitation or rough idle, and that there are no unusual smells or warning lights on the dashboard. A final check underneath for any fresh oil staining or signs of corrosion around the subframe and brake pipe runs would round off a thorough appraisal, though the MOT history suggests the structural condition of this particular car is sound.