DACIA DUSTER MOT Pass Rate
79.2% of 21,636 DACIA DUSTER MOT tests pass.
The DUSTER has a pass rate of 79.2%, a little higher than the average across all DACIA models (77.7%).
The DACIA DUSTER's pass rate of 79.2% is in line with the national average for cars, at 78.3%.
Pass rate by vehicle age
Pass rate drops sharply with age: the DACIA DUSTER tested at 0–3 years pass 93.1% of the time, compared with just 66.4% at 10–15 years.
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | 93.1% | 858 | 23,370 miles |
| 3–6 years | 85.1% | 8,211 | 38,702 miles |
| 6–10 years | 77.8% | 8,799 | 64,695 miles |
| 10–15 years | 66.4% | 3,768 | 86,236 miles |
| 15+ years | no tests recorded | 0 | 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 59.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "projected beam image is obviously incorrect".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 59.3% | projected beam image is obviously incorrect |
| Brakes | 29.9% | excessively corroded |
| Visibility | 20.3% | does not clear the windscreen effectively |
| Tyres | 18.9% | tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm |
| Suspension | 18.8% | ball joint excessively worn |
| Body, chassis, structure | 10.6% | constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Steering | 9.5% | ball joint has excessive play |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 6.7% | inoperative or indicates a malfunction |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 2.8% | warning lamp indicates a fault |
| Identification of the vehicle | 1.0% | does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related DACIA models
- DACIA SANDERO — 73.7% pass rate
- DACIA LOGAN — 76.2% pass rate