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VU16 FWA

2016 Dacia Duster

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

130,251 mi
Last recorded130,251 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Dacia Duster47,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU16 FWA
MakeDacia
ModelDuster
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 130,251 miles

tpms tyre indicating loss of pressure

Fail 13 Jun 2026 130,251 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

tpms tyre indicating loss of pressure

Pass 18 Jun 2025 122,668 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 117,722 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid on minimum due brakes so worn (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON THE INSIDE . DISC IS WORN ,CORRODED AND BRAKING SURFACE BREAKING UP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE BRAKING MATERIAL LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE COMPLETELY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

no coolant

Fail 22 Nov 2024 117,722 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark brake fluid on minimum due brakes so worn (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BRAKE DISCS ARE IN VERY POOR CONDITION ON THE INSIDE . DISC IS WORN ,CORRODED AND BRAKING SURFACE BREAKING UP (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin VEHICLE HAS VERY LITTLE BRAKING MATERIAL LEFT (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE COMPLETELY BALD ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

no coolant

Pass 15 Nov 2023 109,675 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Fail 15 Nov 2023 109,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine coolant low

Pass 8 Nov 2022 98,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 98,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 84,271 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 84,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 84,019 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 67,497 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Dacia Duster?

Based on 530,807 MOT tests across 75,131 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,786
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
75,131
On UK Roads
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VU16 FWA is a 2016 Dacia Duster in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Dacia Duster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 47,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Dacia Duster typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Dacia Duster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VU16 FWA registered?

VU16 FWA is a 2016 Dacia Duster, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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