2014 · 10 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2014 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

5,600 MOT tests in 2024. 60.3% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time60.3%
Failed or needed repairs39.7%
Typical mileage at test78,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,600 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded4.9%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play3.8%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7%
    293 marked dangerous
  4. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.4%
  5. Horn: not working3.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.3%
  7. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.4%
  8. Position lamp: not working2.4%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.3%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.1%
  2. Brakes19.2%
  3. Suspension13.6%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.8%
  5. Tyres7.2%
  6. Body & chassis7.0%
  7. Steering4.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded22.4%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm20.2%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.9%
  4. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened12.6%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2014 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 60.3% of 2014 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,600 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2014 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).