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2014 Dacia Duster: common problems and what to check

What gets flagged at MOT on 2014 Dacia Dusters, from 5,460 tests in 2025, plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

5,460MOT tests in 2025

59%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 69%)

7,600typical miles a year

7.2×the usual rate for rigid brake pipes

What stands out

Parts flagged at MOT more often on 2014 Dacia Dusters than on all cars registered in 2014.

Rigid brake pipes7.2× usual

Dacia Duster
25.8% All 2014 cars
3.6%

Failed outright at MOT: 4.7%, against 0.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.
Coil springs2.4× usual

Dacia Duster
16.4% All 2014 cars
6.8%

Failed outright at MOT: 1.2%, against 3.4% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £175–£400 (pair, one axle) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Look behind each wheel for a snapped spring coil, and listen for a clunk or twang when turning the wheel lock to lock with the car stopped.
Shock absorbers2.2× usual

Dacia Duster
12.8% All 2014 cars
5.7%

Failed outright at MOT: 3.4%, against 1.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £200–£300 (pair, average rear to front) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Push down hard on each corner. It should bounce once and settle. Look for oil on the shock absorber body.
Number plate lights2.1× usual

Dacia Duster
10.7% All 2014 cars
5.2%

Failed outright at MOT: 2.6%, against 1.5% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £5–£40 our estimate

At the viewing: Check the number plate lights work and the plates are clean and legal.
Ball joint2.3× usual

Dacia Duster
9.5% All 2014 cars
4.2%

Failed outright at MOT: 4.1%, against 2.3% of all 2014 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

Better than most

Suspension arm bushes and joints: 2.4% here, against 8.2% of all 2014 cars.

By area

The share of 2014 Dacia Duster MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

Brakes

45% of testsRough price £150–£350

At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.
Suspension

44% of testsRough price £120–£400

At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.
Tyres

32% of testsRough price £70–£150

At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.
Lights and electrics

30% of testsRough price £10–£80

At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.
Wipers, windscreen and mirrors

10% of testsRough price £15–£250

At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.
Rust and bodywork

5% of testsRough price £150–£1,000

At the viewing: Check the sills, wheel arches and underneath for rust, and look along the panels for uneven gaps or paint.

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Other years

Year	MOT tests	Most flagged
2022	10,606	Tyres 24%
2021	8,714	Tyres 26%
2020	8,319	Tyres 27%
2019	14,895	Tyres 31%
2018	8,604	Tyres 31%
2017	6,336	Tyres 31%
2016	6,920	Tyres 30%
2015	5,666	Tyres 31%
2013	5,913	Brakes 49%

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test in Great Britain in 2025, counting tests of 2014 Dacia Dusters registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score