2015 · 9 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2015 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

5,802 MOT tests in 2024. 64.5% passed first time, compared with 73.5% for all cars the same age.

88Well below average
Passed first time64.5%
Failed or needed repairs35.5%
Typical mileage at test70,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 5,802 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Horn: not working5.3%
  2. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.9%
    239 marked dangerous
  4. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.5%
  5. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play2.4%
  6. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.2%
  7. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.1%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements2.1%
  9. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.0%
  10. Headlamp aim: too low1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics26.2%
  2. Brakes13.4%
  3. Suspension10.8%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  6. Body & chassis5.1%
  7. Steering2.7%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.0%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13.8%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure8.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick4.9%
  5. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.7%

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: horn: not working. 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 2015 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 64.5% of 2015 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 5,802 tests. The average for all 9-year-old cars was 73.5%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2015 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were horn: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2015 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 88, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).