2022 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 326 MOT tests, the 2022 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 recorded a 92.9% pass rate. That is 1.1 percentage points better than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 8.1%. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (5.2%) and tyres (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, washers and stop lamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 9 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 16.0% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 5.2% | 17 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.4% | 11 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.4% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 3.1% | 10 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.3% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 9 |
| 2 | Washers | 9 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 8 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 6 |
| 5 | Wipers | 4 |
| 6 | Brake discs | 4 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 16.0% | 52 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.8% | 32 |
| 3 | Other defects | 5.5% | 18 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.8% | 9 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.6% | 2 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 1 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 242 | 5.4% |
| 30-60k | 75 | 10.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Duster Comfort Tce 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 5.2% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (5.2% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Visibility (3.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2s pass their MOT?
92.9% of the 326 2022 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 7.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Duster Comfort Tce 4X2?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 5.2% of tests, followed by tyres (3.4%).
Does the 2022 Duster Comfort Tce 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 5.4% in the 0-30k band to 10.7% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 326 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.