2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

8,277 MOT tests in 2024. 80.2% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

92Below average
Passed first time80.2%
Failed or needed repairs19.9%
Typical mileage at test28,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,277 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect4.0%
  2. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.9%
  3. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.2%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.8%
    185 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.7%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.1%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.1%
    110 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics15.4%
  2. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.1%
  3. Tyres4.4%
  4. Brakes2.8%
  5. Body & chassis0.9%
  6. Steering0.8%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Suspension0.3%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.0%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure7.4%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.1%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened5.9%
  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: headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect. 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 2020 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 80.2% of 2020 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,277 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; headlamp: not working on dipped beam; wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2020 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).