2023 Dacia Duster: common problems and MOT failures

Common 2023 Dacia Duster MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2023 Dacia Duster MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Tyres
  13% 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.

• Brakes
  4% 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.

• Lights and electrics
  3% 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
  3% of testsRough price £15–£250

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

• Seats and seatbelts
  1% of testsRough price £80–£250

  At the viewing: Pull each seatbelt sharply. It should lock, and retract cleanly.

Known faults on the 2023 Dacia Duster

Reported by owners, mechanics and buying guides for this model and age. Check which engine the car has, as some apply to one engine only.

• Cambelt due (1.5 diesel)

  1.5 diesel

  The 1.5 Blue dCi diesel has a cambelt due every 90,000 miles or six years, about £799. The petrol engines use a chain.

  At the viewing: Ask for an invoice if it's due.

  Source: Auto Express: used Dacia Duster (Mk2, 2018 on) review

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2023 Dacia Duster

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Has the cambelt been changed?
2. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?