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Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 reliable? We analysed 883 real MOT tests across 261 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 883 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
82.0%
Typical Mileage
31,912mi
Annual Mileage
7,547mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2.

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

82%
2021
82.2%
2020

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 13

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,070 mi/yr
Typical
7,547 mi/yr
Average
8,681 mi/yr
Heavy usage
10,889 mi/yr

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2021 529 82.0% 22,949 30,498 39,634
2020 309 82.2% 23,486 32,350 44,753

How Long Does a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Last?

Based on 261 Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 vehicles on UK roads.

Average
4.0 years
Median
4.0 years

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
31,912 mi
75th Percentile
42,856 mi
95th Percentile
60,782 mi
Max Recorded
115,548 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2020

82.2% MOT pass rate from 309 tests

Year to avoid
2021

82.0% MOT pass rate from 529 tests

The best year to buy a used Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 is 2020, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 82.2% across 309 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 82.0% — 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 SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 THIS CAR 82.0% 883 31,912 mi — yrs
Dacia Sandero 77.4% 875,466 39,774 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Duster 79.4% 530,807 43,569 mi 13 yrs
Dacia Logan 78.5% 141,246 52,125 mi 13 yrs
Dennis Unknown 81.4% 1,061 125,160 mi 25 yrs

Compared to the Dacia Sandero (77.4% pass rate) and the Dacia Duster (79.4% pass rate), the Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 outperforms both on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2?

The Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 has an overall MOT pass rate of 82.0% across 883 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 SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 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 SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 owner drives around 7,547 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.

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.

Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 reliable?
Based on 883 MOT tests, the Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 has a 82.0% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 do per year?
The typical Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 does around 7,547 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Dacia Duster SE Twenty Lpg Tce 4X2 is 2020 with a 82.2% pass rate across 309 tests.