2022 Dacia Duster Extreme Tce 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Dacia Duster Extreme Tce 4X2 passed 91.9% of its 1,228 recorded MOT tests. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.2% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (3.7%) and tyres (3.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, headlamp aim and tread depth — wipers alone was recorded 36 times.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 20.8% 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 | 3.7% | 45 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.7% | 45 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 43 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.1% | 13 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 36 |
| 2 | Headlamp aim | 28 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 28 |
| 4 | Washers | 15 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 12 |
| 6 | Headlamp levelling device | 7 |
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 | 20.8% | 255 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.4% | 115 |
| 3 | Other defects | 4.9% | 60 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 31 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 4 |
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 | 922 | 6.6% |
| 30-60k | 294 | 11.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Duster Extreme Tce 4X2
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: lighting & signalling accounted for 3.7% of tests. Start there.
- Lighting & signalling (3.7% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.7% 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 (3.5% 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 Extreme Tce 4X2s pass their MOT?
91.9% of the 1,228 2022 Dacia Duster Extreme Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.1% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Duster Extreme Tce 4X2?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.7% of tests, followed by tyres (3.7%).
Does the 2022 Duster Extreme Tce 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,228 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.