2019 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
1,203 MOT tests on the 2019 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 are in this dataset, and 88.9% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (10.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.1% of tests against 4.8% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, headlamp and wipers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 85 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.2% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 20.0% once past 60-90k — 2.8× the risk.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 21.4% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 7.2% of tests failed in 2022 against 13.7% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 10.1% | 121 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.8% | 58 |
| 3 | Tyres | 3.4% | 41 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.7% | 32 |
| 5 | Steering | 1.3% | 15 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 11 |
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 | 85 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 41 |
| 3 | Wipers | 34 |
| 4 | Washers | 30 |
| 5 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 21 |
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 | 21.4% | 258 |
| 2 | Brakes | 15.2% | 183 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.5% | 78 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.2% | 27 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.9% | 11 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.8% | 9 |
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 | 638 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 477 | 14.7% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 20.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 279 | 7.2% |
| 2023 | 297 | 10.8% |
| 2024 | 312 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 314 | 13.7% |
What to check before buying a 2019 Duster Essential Tce 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 10.1% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (10.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.8% 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.
- 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.
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 2019 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2s pass their MOT?
88.9% of the 1,203 2019 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2019 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 10.1% of tests, followed by visibility (4.8%).
Does the 2019 Duster Essential Tce 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 20.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,203 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.