2020 Dacia Duster · 13,903 MOT tests
2020 Dacia Duster reliability
2020 Dacia Dusters fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Duster years (13,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- 18.8%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 55% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- 27,586
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 3
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 13,903
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2020 against the years either side
- 2019 cars: 61% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- 2021 cars: 67% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2020 car does better)
- Weak spot: lights and electrics, 11.5% of tests fail here (326% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: tyres, 11% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2020 car carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
Common problems
What fails on a 2020 Dacia Duster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics11.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.1%
- Tyres3.9%
- Brakes2.1%
- Body, chassis and structure0.8%
- Steering0.8%
- Seat belts and airbags0.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Dipped beam headlamp not working 2.83%
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 2.73%
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 1.88%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.77%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 1.32%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Headlamp aim set too high 1.07%
Headlamps aimed too high can dazzle other drivers, and adjusting them is usually a quick job.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (10.21%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.02%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.09%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (3.8%) · Brake discs showing some wear (2.71%) · Child seat limits belt inspection (2.14%)
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2020 Dacia Duster reliable?
2020 Dacia Dusters fail 18.8% of first MOT tests, 55% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 7 of 9 Duster years (13,903 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2020 Dacia Duster MOT?
Most often dipped beam headlamp not working (2.83% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (2.73% of tests), wiper blade not clearing windscreen (1.88% of tests).
How many miles should a 2020 Dacia Duster have done?
At its MOT aged about 3, a typical 2020 Dacia Duster shows 27,586 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2020 car?
A car first registered in 2020 carries a 69 plate (January–February 2020), or a 20 plate (March–August 2020), or a 70 plate (September–December 2020).
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