2019 Dacia Duster · 36,985 MOT tests
2019 Dacia Duster reliability
2019 Dacia Dusters fail 21% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Duster years (36,985 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- 21%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 61% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- 30,113
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 4
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 36,985
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2019 against the years either side
- 2018 cars: 49% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- 2020 cars: 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2019 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 1.3% of tests fail here (531% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 22% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2019 car carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
Common problems
What fails on a 2019 Dacia Duster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics12.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors5.7%
- Tyres3.5%
- Brakes2.3%
- Steering1.3%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks0.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.65%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 3.33%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 3.31%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.96%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.43%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.21%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (11.49%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (7.73%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.71%) · Brake pads wearing thin (3.76%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.63%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.41%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2019 Dacia Duster reliable?
2019 Dacia Dusters fail 21% of first MOT tests, 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 9 Duster years (36,985 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2019 Dacia Duster MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (3.65% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (3.33% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (3.31% of tests).
How many miles should a 2019 Dacia Duster have done?
At its MOT aged about 4, a typical 2019 Dacia Duster shows 30,113 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2019 car?
A car first registered in 2019 carries a 68 plate (January–February 2019), or a 19 plate (March–August 2019), or a 69 plate (September–December 2019).
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