Dacia Duster: lighting & signalling MOT failures
Lighting & signalling was recorded as a failure area in 11.3% of Dacia Duster MOT tests — 39,254 tests out of 348,922. It shows up most on 2013 and 2014 cars.
Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair cost: £10–£150 (rough UK ballpark, not a quote).
Lighting & signalling failures by year
| Model year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 41,902 | 14.1% |
| 2014 | 36,459 | 13.7% |
| 2015 | 35,852 | 13.6% |
| 2016 | 41,636 | 9.8% |
| 2017 | 36,680 | 8.3% |
| 2018 | 48,791 | 10.1% |
| 2019 | 66,355 | 11.7% |
| 2020 | 20,750 | 10.8% |
| 2021 | 13,298 | 9.1% |
| 2022 | 7,020 | 4.0% |
Methodology & source. 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.