DACIA DUSTER MOT pass rate
81.7% of 101,982 DACIA DUSTER MOT tests pass.
The DUSTER has a pass rate of 81.7%, a little higher than the average across all DACIA models (79.2%).
The DACIA DUSTER has a pass rate of 81.7%, a little higher than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the DACIA DUSTER tested at 0–3 years pass 92.0% of the time, compared with just 67.1% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 92.0% | 10,646 | 22,923 miles |
| 3–6 years | 86.5% | 44,981 | 35,725 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.3% | 34,259 | 63,731 miles |
| 10–15 years | 67.1% | 12,089 | 85,660 miles |
| 15+ years | too few tests (7) | 7 | no reading |
Common MOT failure reasons for the DACIA DUSTER
The most common reason the DACIA DUSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.4% | Projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 27.4% | Excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 21.5% | Does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 19.1% | Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 15.9% | Ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 9.4% | Constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 7.4% | Ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 5.5% | Inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.6% | Warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 0.6% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related DACIA models
- DACIA SANDERO — 76.6% pass rate
- DACIA LOGAN — 78.5% pass rate
- DACIA SANDERO STEPWAY — 93.0% pass rate
- DACIA SANDERO SWAY — 95.0% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the DACIA DUSTER?
- 81.7% of DACIA DUSTER MOT tests pass, based on 101,982 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the DACIA DUSTER?
- The most common reason the DACIA DUSTER fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 59.4% of failed tests, most often logged as "Projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
- Does this show the DACIA DUSTER's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the DACIA service history guide for how to check and keep one.