2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway Laureate TCE 0.9L Petrol · VFZ 5010

The DVSA record for this 2015 Dacia Sandero Stepway presents a mixed mechanical picture, primarily defined by a notable absence of any recorded advisories or defect codes across eight tests, yet interspersed with three failures for which no specific failure reasons have been captured in the available dataset. The vehicle secured a clean pass on 20 November 2025 with mileage at 100,402, continuing a trend of passes that followed the most recent failure on 22 May 2022. While it is positive that the car cleared its most recent statutory inspection without any advisory items being raised, the history of three unrecorded failures between 2019 and 2024 means the exact nature of those previous mechanical or structural defects cannot be verified from the MOT history alone. The overall trajectory shows the car passing its annual assessments consistently since mid-2022, but the gaps in defect information mean a buyer cannot fully rely on the MOT certificate as a complete picture of mechanical condition. With eight MOT tests recorded over approximately seven years of eligibility, the vehicle has accumulated 100,402 miles at an average rate of around 9,127 miles per year, which is broadly consistent with typical usage for a car of its age. There is a roughly two-year testing gap between the December 2018 pass and the January 2020 pass, suggesting the vehicle may have been off the road, possibly declared SORN, or operated without a valid MOT during that period, which can sometimes be linked to intermittent use or a lay-up. The recorded mileage between the January 2020 test and the November 2025 test spans from the figures available in earlier entries through to the latest 100,402-mile reading, reflecting steady annual accumulation rather than any sharp spikes or unusually high mileage increases between consecutive tests. This typical usage pattern means that consumable wear items such as brake components, tyres, and suspension parts should have experienced wear rates in line with mileage expectations. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there are no specific suspension arms, brake pipes, corroded subframes, or oil leaks documented by DVSA testers that can be used to guide a targeted inspection. However, the three failures with no defect codes recorded are a significant unknown that warrants direct questioning of the seller regarding what work was carried out to remedy each failure, as the issues could have ranged from simple bulb replacements to more substantial brake or steering component repairs. On a test drive, particular attention should be paid to the braking system, listening for any binding calipers, pedal judder, or pulling to one side under firm braking, as Dacia models of this era are known to experience front brake disc wear. The steering should be assessed for any knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, and the clutch operation checked for slipping or juddering given the TCe turbocharged petrol engine and the mileage accumulated. Given that the MOT history provides no defect specifics beyond pass or fail outcomes, a pre-purchase mechanical inspection by an independent garage is strongly advisable to establish the current state of the brake discs and pads, the condition of the coil springs and suspension bushes, and the integrity of the exhaust system. The turbocharged engine should be checked for oil leaks from the cam chain area and for any signs of oil consumption, which are common concerns on higher-mileage Renault-derived TCe units. Inspect the underside and wheel arches for any corrosion, particularly around structural mounting points, as the Sandero Stepway is often used in rural or winter conditions where salt exposure accelerates rust formation. Finally, verify that the mileage is continuous and matches the figures recorded at the MOT tests, and request evidence of any remedial work carried out following the 2019, 2022, and 2024 failures to confirm those issues have been properly resolved.