Dacia Duster common problems by mileage
What UK MOT testers flag on the Dacia Duster at each age and mileage, compared with all cars.
In 64,347 UK MOT tests of the Dacia Duster in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect): recorded on 3.7% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 37× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (24×); horn (not working) (16×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (14×). The most common reasons a Dacia Duster fails its MOT are headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Last updated: · Source: DVSA anonymised MOT data 2023
What stands out on the Dacia Duster
Parts that MOT testers flag clearly more often on the Dacia Duster than on all cars of the same age at the same mileage (at least 1.5× the rate and 3% of tests).
| Issue | Type | First used | Mileage | Share of tests | All cars this age | Ratio | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 3.7% | 0.1% | 37× | 12,053 |
| Headlamp: not working on dipped beam | MOT fail | 2020–2022 | 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 4.7% | 0.2% | 24× | 4,082 |
| Horn: not working | MOT fail | 2014–2016 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 4.8% | 0.3% | 16× | 2,898 |
| Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded | MOT fail | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 5.5% | 0.4% | 14× | 3,762 |
| Rigid brake pipes: corroded, covered in grease or other material | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 21% | 2.4% | 8.8× | 3,762 |
| Headlamp aim: too low | MOT fail | 2019–2021 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 5.9% | 0.9% | 6.6× | 458 |
| Coil spring: corroded | Advisory | 2013–2015 | 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) | 11% | 2.3% | 4.7× | 3,762 |
| Coil spring: fractured or broken | MOT fail | 2016–2018 | 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 4.3% | 1.6% | 2.7× | 3,336 |
Dacia Duster by mileage (2018–2020 cars)
The most-tested first-use years. For each mileage band: how many MOT tests, the most common item, and the item that stands out most against other cars.
| Mileage | Tests | Most common | Stands out |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0k–20k mi (0k–32k km) | 9,189 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (6.2%) | — |
| 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) | 15,938 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (16%) | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (3.5%, 35×) |
| 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) | 5,482 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (18%) | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (5.6%, 19×) |
| 60k–80k mi (97k–129k km) | 1,081 | Tyres (tread depth): worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (19%) | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect (7.7%, 13×) |
Dacia Duster by first-use year
| First used | Tests | Biggest stand-out issue |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6,627 | Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (14×) |
| 2014 | 5,815 | Horn: not working at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (15×) |
| 2015 | 5,884 | Horn: not working at 80k–100k mi (129k–161k km) (16×) |
| 2016 | 7,072 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 100k–120k mi (161k–193k km) (7.9×) |
| 2017 | 6,432 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 40k–60k mi (64k–97k km) (10×) |
| 2018 | 8,641 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (31×) |
| 2019 | 14,979 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (35×) |
| 2020 | 8,438 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (37×) |
| 2021 | 404 | Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) (33×) |
How these numbers are made
From the DVSA anonymised MOT data for 2023: every normal MOT test of a car in Great Britain, with its mileage and every advisory and failure item. For each first-use year (pooled with the years either side) and 20,000-mile band we count the share of tests where a part was recorded, and compare it with the same share for every car of that age at that mileage. A cell is shown only with 300 or more tests. Advisories are tester notes, not failures. Figures describe UK-market cars; engines and equipment can differ in other countries.
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0 (DVSA anonymised MOT data, 2023).
Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the Dacia Duster?
In 64,347 UK MOT tests of the Dacia Duster in 2023, the problem that most sets it apart from other cars is headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect): recorded on 3.7% of tests of 2019–2021 cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km), 37× the rate for all cars of that age and mileage. Other stand-out issues: headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (24×); horn (not working) (16×); rigid brake pipes (excessively corroded) (14×). The most common reasons a Dacia Duster fails its MOT are headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect); headlamp (not working on dipped beam); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively).
Why do Dacia Dusters fail the MOT?
Across 64,347 MOT tests in 2023, the most common failure items on the Dacia Duster were headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect) (4.4% of tests); headlamp (not working on dipped beam) (4.1% of tests); wipers (does not clear the windscreen effectively) (3.4% of tests).
At what mileage do Dacia Duster problems start?
The clearest Dacia Duster-specific issue, headlamp aim (projected beam image is obviously incorrect), peaks against other cars at 20k–40k mi (32k–64k km) on 2019–2021 cars (3.7% of tests vs 0.1% for all cars that age).
Where does this Dacia Duster data come from?
From the UK government's anonymised MOT test data (DVSA, 2023, Open Government Licence v3.0): 64,347 tests of the Dacia Duster. VinSnap shows the same numbers for your own car's age and mileage in the app.