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Dacia Sandero Stepway buying guide (Ireland, 2026)
What a used Dacia Sandero Stepway costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 317 for sale right now.
Our take on the Dacia Sandero Stepway
A 2023 Dacia Sandero Stepway typically advertises at €16,950 and a 2018 one at €8,950, so it loses roughly 12% of its value a year at that age. At the NCT (figures for all Dacia Sanderos, as the RSA doesn't list the Sandero Stepway separately), the 2013–2022 cars fail more often than other cars the same year, so a fresh NCT is worth paying a little more for. The 1.0 petrol is the most common engine (76% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.
Check a Dacia Sandero Stepway's priceNCT pass rate by year
Used Dacia Sandero Stepway prices by year
Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.
| Year | Typical price | Typical mileage | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | €25,500 | 0k km | 6 |
| 2026 | €23,550 | 6k km | 43 |
| 2025 | €21,950 | 12k km | 18 |
| 2024 | €18,450 | 54k km | 54 |
| 2023 | €16,950 | 62k km | 56 |
| 2022 | €15,900 | 71k km | 21 |
| 2021 | €12,950 | 56k km | 10 |
| 2020 | €12,500 | 130k km | 10 |
| 2019 | €9,900 | 63k km | 12 |
| 2018 | €8,950 | 125k km | 17 |
| 2017 | €6,950 | 155k km | 22 |
| 2016 | €6,450 | 178k km | 25 |
| 2015 | €4,950 | 186k km | 17 |
| 2014 | €5,950 | 176k km | 5 |
Dacia Sandero Stepway NCT pass rate
How often all Dacia Sanderos pass their NCT first time, compared with other cars the same year (Road Safety Authority (RSA), NCT make & model data 2025, initial tests). The RSA doesn't list the Dacia Sandero Stepway on its own, so these figures are for every Dacia Sandero.
| Year | Pass first time | Other cars, same year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 61% | 80% | |
| 2021 | 60% | 80% | |
| 2020 | 61% | 75% | |
| 2019 | 62% | 74% | |
| 2018 | 51% | 67% | |
| 2017 | 50% | 64% | |
| 2016 | 39% | 55% | |
| 2015 | 34% | 53% | |
| 2014 | 36% | 51% | |
| 2013 | 38% | 46% |
Most common reasons a 2023 Dacia Sandero fails: headlight aim (26.2% of tests, more than most cars), lights & electrics (8.2% of tests, more than most cars), safety equipment (3.3% of tests), wheels & tyres (3.3% of tests).
Common Dacia Sandero Stepway problems
Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.
Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500
Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.
Timing belt history · €350–€700
Ask when the timing belt and water pump were last done (usually every 160,000 km or 5–6 years). No proof = budget for it.
Engines and how long they last
| Engine | Usually lasts | Motor tax / year | For sale |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.0 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€180 | 125 |
| 1.5 Diesel | ~250k km | ~€190 | 30 |
| 0.9 Petrol | ~300k km | ~€180 | 10 |
1.5 Diesel: usual problem: crankshaft bearings spin, especially if oil changes were stretched.
"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.
Parts for the Dacia Sandero Stepway
Parts from AUTODOC Ireland: pick your car on the parts page to get the right fit.
Brake discsBrake padsClutch kitsTiming belt kitsShock absorbersWheel bearingsTrack rod endsFiltersWiper bladesHeadlight bulbsSpark plugsIgnition coils
Quick bits on Amazon
Faster delivery for small things.
Wiper bladesBulbsBatteryOBD2 fault code readerJump starter
Before you buy a used Dacia Sandero Stepway
Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the timing belt was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.