Dacia Duster Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Dacia Duster reliable? We analysed 530,807 real MOT tests across 75,131 vehicles to find out.
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The Dacia Duster is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Duster.
Dacia Duster Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Dacia Duster. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Dacia Duster MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Dacia Duster to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Dacia Duster Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Duster models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Dacia Duster Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Dacia Duster owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Dacia Duster MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Duster year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 144 | 90.3% | 17,492 | 24,857 | 33,434 |
| 2022 | 9,404 | 87.9% | 17,380 | 24,607 | 33,324 |
| 2021 | 16,427 | 84.1% | 19,434 | 27,733 | 38,094 |
| 2020 | 24,774 | 82.7% | 20,345 | 29,704 | 41,582 |
| 2019 | 78,210 | 81.4% | 21,556 | 32,323 | 46,190 |
| 2018 | 56,350 | 81.5% | 24,019 | 36,392 | 52,616 |
| 2017 | 50,877 | 82.3% | 25,914 | 40,168 | 58,923 |
| 2016 | 63,850 | 80.3% | 31,098 | 47,640 | 68,333 |
| 2015 | 62,182 | 78.7% | 34,220 | 52,862 | 75,258 |
| 2014 | 71,210 | 76.2% | 37,419 | 57,029 | 80,384 |
| 2013 | 92,421 | 74.8% | 38,938 | 60,036 | 84,719 |
| 2012 | 188 | 79.8% | 45,083 | 69,874 | 92,972 |
| 2011 | 128 | 67.2% | 54,841 | 110,959 | 166,225 |
How Long Does a Dacia Duster Last?
Based on 75,131 Dacia Duster vehicles on UK roads.
Dacia Duster Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Duster MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Duster
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.3% MOT pass rate from 144 tests
67.2% MOT pass rate from 128 tests
The best year to buy a used Dacia Duster is 2023, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 144 tests. The 2011 model year has the lowest pass rate at 67.2% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Dacia Duster Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dacia Duster THIS CAR | 79.4% | 530,807 | 43,569 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Sandero | 77.4% | 875,466 | 39,774 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Logan | 78.5% | 141,246 | 52,125 mi | 13 yrs |
| Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 | 82.2% | 8,864 | 28,032 mi | — yrs |
| Lexus Nx | 91.8% | 169,150 | 38,082 mi | 12 yrs |
Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Logan (78.5% pass rate), the Dacia Duster outperforms both on MOT reliability.
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Check a specific Dacia DusterShould you buy a used Dacia Duster?
The Dacia Duster has an overall MOT pass rate of 79.4% across 530,807 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Dacia Duster with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.
A typical Dacia Duster owner drives around 6,786 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Dacia Duster models stay on UK roads for around 13 years. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.