2017 · 7 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2017 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

6,316 MOT tests in 2024. 72.9% passed first time, compared with 79.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time72.9%
Failed or needed repairs27.1%
Typical mileage at test50,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,316 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.0%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    181 marked dangerous
  4. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction1.8%
  5. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.6%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam1.4%
  7. Headlamp aim: too low1.4%
  8. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.3%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.3%
    88 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.1%
  2. Brakes6.4%
  3. Tyres5.9%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  5. Suspension5.5%
  6. Emissions & leaks2.9%
  7. Body & chassis2.6%
  8. Steering0.8%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure11.8%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened9.6%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick5.4%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn4.0%

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: coil spring: fractured or broken. 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 2017 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 72.9% of 2017 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,316 tests. The average for all 7-year-old cars was 79.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2017 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were coil spring: fractured or broken; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2017 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).