2022 Dacia Duster — MOT failures & pass rate
The 2022 Dacia Duster passed 91.4% of its 7,020 recorded MOT tests. Small SUVs of a similar age fail 6.6% of the time, so this is 2.0pp worse than the group it competes with. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.7%) and lighting & signalling (4.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, wipers and tread depth — headlamp aim alone was recorded 194 times.
A 60-90k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 15.0% versus 7.3%.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.4% of the time against 9.7% for diesel.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 20.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.7% | 329 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 4.0% | 277 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.5% | 245 |
| 4 | Brakes | 0.9% | 63 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 0.4% | 25 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 23 |
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 | 194 |
| 2 | Wipers | 188 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 172 |
| 4 | Washers | 87 |
| 5 | Stop lamp | 82 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 35 |
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 | 20.5% | 1,441 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.3% | 656 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.6% | 466 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.5% | 174 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 27 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.2% | 14 |
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 | 5,025 | 7.3% |
| 30-60k | 1,907 | 11.8% |
| 60-90k | 80 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 6,002 | 8.4% |
| Diesel | 1,016 | 9.7% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 253 | 6.3% |
| 2025 | 6,752 | 8.7% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Duster
On a 2022 Duster, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 4.7% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (4.7% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (4.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- 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 Dusters pass their MOT?
91.4% of the 7,020 2022 Dacia Duster MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Duster?
Tyres, recorded in 4.7% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (4.0%).
Does the 2022 Duster get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.3% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 7,020 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.