MOT failure data · 2025
Dacia Duster MOT problems
Across every Dacia Duster that failed its 2025 MOT, the defect testers recorded most often was wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively, on 6.39% of failure items. The broadest problem area was lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment at 25.78%. These are recorded defects across the model, not a diagnosis of any one car.
Most common Dacia Duster MOT failures
| # | Recorded defect | Area | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively | Visibility | 6.39% |
| 2 | Tread depth tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm | Tyres | 6.15% |
| 3 | Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 5.07% |
| 4 | Track rod end ball joint has excessive play | Steering | 4.97% |
| 5 | Coil spring fractured or broken | Suspension | 4.17% |
| 6 | Headlamp not working on dipped beam | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 3.93% |
| 7 | Rigid brake pipes excessively corroded | Brakes | 3.37% |
| 8 | Joints constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt | Body, chassis, structure | 2.9% |
| 9 | Condition has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords | Tyres | 2.79% |
| 10 | Ball joint ball joint excessively worn | Suspension | 2.49% |
Shares are of all recorded failure items for this model, so they sum to less than 100% — a single failed test often records several defects, and the long tail below the top 10 is not shown.
What this means if you are buying one
Use it as a viewing checklist. If you are looking at a Dacia Duster, these are the areas worth inspecting and worth asking about — and worth reading the car's own MOT history for, since a defect that keeps reappearing as an advisory is a better signal than any model-wide average.
The MOT record also has hard limits: it does not check the engine, clutch or gearbox, and it says nothing about outstanding finance, insurance write-off history, stolen markers or whether the mileage is genuine. Our used Dacia Duster buying guide covers what to check beyond the MOT.
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Dacia Duster MOT FAQs
What does a Dacia Duster most commonly fail its MOT on?
The single most recorded defect on Dacia Duster cars failing their 2025 MOT was "wipers does not clear the windscreen effectively", appearing on 6.39% of failure items.
Does this mean my Dacia Duster will fail?
No. This is what testers recorded across every Dacia Duster that failed in 2025. It shows where this model tends to need attention, not the condition of any individual car. The Dacia Duster passed 78.87% of its initial tests.
How do I see a specific Dacia Duster's MOT history?
Enter its registration on our free MOT history check to see that car's own test results, advisories and recorded mileages.
See also: Dacia Duster MOT pass rate · used Dacia Duster buying guide · free MOT history check
Defect counts from the DVSA MOT Anonymised test-item data for 2025 (class 4 initial tests, failure items only — advisories and minor defects excluded), licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.