2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

8,675 MOT tests in 2024. 83.9% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time83.9%
Failed or needed repairs16.1%
Typical mileage at test22,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 8,675 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.1%
  2. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect2.2%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.0%
    235 marked dangerous
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.4%
  5. Headlamp aim: too low1.3%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high1.2%
  7. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively1.1%
  8. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.8%
    79 marked dangerous

Problem areas

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

  1. Lights & electrics11.4%
  2. Tyres5.1%
  3. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  4. Brakes1.7%
  5. Body & chassis0.6%
  6. Steering0.5%
  7. Seat belts & airbags0.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks0.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.1%
  3. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.9%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.2%
  5. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt2.5%

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: not working on dipped beam. 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 2021 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 83.9% of 2021 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 8,675 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were headlamp: not working on dipped beam; headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2021 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).