Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 MOT pass rate & common failures
Across 3 model years and 2,618 tests, the Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 passes its MOT 89.5% of the time. That is 1.3 percentage points worse than all cars of a similar age, which fail at 9.2%. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres.
What the MOT record shows
Lighting & signalling dominates the failure mix at 8.9% of all tests — 4.4 points clear of visibility, so it is the first thing to check.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and headlamp — headlamp aim alone was recorded 185 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 21.9% versus 7.6%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 30.4% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 8.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 13.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,073 | 89.1% | 10.8% | Lighting & signalling |
| 2021 | 541 | 90.6% | 9.4% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 8.9% | 233 |
| 2 | Visibility | 4.5% | 117 |
| 3 | Tyres | 4.4% | 115 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.3% | 60 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.7% | 18 |
| 6 | Steering | 0.3% | 9 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 7 |
| 8 | Suspension | 0.2% | 6 |
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 | 185 |
| 2 | Wipers | 106 |
| 3 | Headlamp | 84 |
| 4 | Washers | 34 |
| 5 | Headlamp levelling device | 31 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 25 |
| 7 | Brake pads | 24 |
| 8 | Driver's seat | 12 |
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 | 30.4% | 797 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.4% | 326 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.3% | 166 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 52 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 24 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.5% | 12 |
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 | 1,598 | 7.6% |
| 30-60k | 914 | 14.4% |
| 60-90k | 96 | 21.9% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 701 | 8.8% |
| 2024 | 942 | 9.3% |
| 2025 | 965 | 13.1% |
What to check before buying a Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2
- Lighting & signalling (8.9% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (4.5% 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.
- Tyres (4.4% 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
What is the MOT pass rate for the Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2?
89.5% of the 2,618 Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 10.5% fail rate, across model years 2019–2021.
What does the Dacia Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 most often fail its MOT on?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 8.9% of tests, then visibility (4.5%).
How much does mileage affect Duster Twenty Tce 4X2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.6% for cars in the 0-30k band and 21.9% for 60-90k, a 14.3-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,618 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.