Dacia Duster MOT Results

Registered in 2013
64.4% pass rate
from 6,850 tests in 2021
(33% worse than other 2013 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2013 cars and highlighted areas where the Dacia Duster is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Brakes (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 7.3% fail on Rigid brake pipes (23 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.3% fail on Brake performance (59% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.9% fail on Service brake performance (67% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Rbt (70% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 1.6% fail on Service brake performance (65% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Service brake imbalance (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.83% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 0.69% fail on Rbt (sp)
        • 0.13% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Gradient tester (sp)
      • 0.61% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp) (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.54% fail on Rbt (sp) (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.31% fail on Service brake performance (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
          • 0.29% fail on Service brake imbalance
        • 0.058% fail on Decelerometer (sp) (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
          • 0.015% fail on Service brake performance
      • 0.42% fail on Parking brake performance
        • 0.39% fail on Rbt
          • 0.35% fail on Parking brake performance
          • 0.029% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Decelerometer
          • 0.015% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
        • 0.015% fail on Plate brake tester
          • 0.015% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance)
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested (160% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.1% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.9% fail on Brake discs and drums (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.9% fail on Brake discs (110% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Brake drums
      • 1.5% fail on Brake linings and pads (26% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 1.5% fail on Brake pads (26% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.044% fail on Cable
        • 0.015% fail on Lever
    • 0.69% fail on Parking brake control (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.69% fail on Lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.64% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Hand lever (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pedal
    • 0.25% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.22% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.044% fail on Electronic stability control
    • 0.044% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.015% fail on Reservoirs
      • 0.015% fail on Brake fluid
      • 0.015% fail on Valves
    • 0.029% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.029% fail on Hydraulic brake cylinder
    • 0.015% fail on Other components and prescribed areas
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
  • 12% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment (51% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.2% fail on Headlamps (100% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.8% fail on Headlamp (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Headlamp levelling device (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Dipswitch
    • 4.1% fail on Headlamp aim (83% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.7% fail on Headlamp aim (82% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.42% fail on Headlamp aim not tested (99% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.9% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (72% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.89% fail on Electrical equipment (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.73% fail on Horn (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.10% fail on Trailer electrical socket (12 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.015% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.76% fail on Hazard warning (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.76% fail on Switch (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.57% fail on Direction indicators (36% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.57% fail on Flashing type (36% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.29% fail on Individual direction indicators
        • 0.23% fail on Side repeaters (50% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.044% fail on All direction indicators
    • 0.55% fail on Stop lamp (70% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.34% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 0.31% fail on Rear fog lamp
      • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps (71 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Front fog lamps (71 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.18% fail on Reversing lamps
    • 0.044% fail on Mandatory tell-tales
      • 0.044% fail on Rear fog lamp tell-tale (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on All position lamps
      • 0.015% fail on Position lamp
    • 0.029% fail on Rear reflectors
  • 6.8% fail on Visibility (62% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 4.1% fail on Wipers (86% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.9% fail on Washers (46% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.073% fail on Condition of glass
      • 0.073% fail on Windscreen
    • 0.073% fail on View to rear
      • 0.073% fail on Mirrors
    • 0.044% fail on Bonnet
    • 0.015% fail on Driver's view
  • 6.6% fail on Body, chassis, structure (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.8% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 3.5% fail on Drive shafts (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 3.4% fail on Joints (3 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Flexible couplings (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.34% fail on Prop shafts (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.22% fail on Joints (7 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.10% fail on Prop shaft (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Bearing housing
    • 2.1% fail on Exhaust system (190% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.51% fail on Seats (11 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.48% fail on Driver's seat (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Passenger's seat
    • 0.16% fail on Fuel system
      • 0.088% fail on Fuel cap/sealing device
      • 0.044% fail on Pipe
      • 0.015% fail on Tank
      • 0.015% fail on Hose
    • 0.12% fail on Doors
      • 0.073% fail on Front passenger's door
        • 0.073% fail on Door condition
      • 0.029% fail on Other passenger's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
        • 0.015% fail on Catch
      • 0.015% fail on Driver's door
        • 0.015% fail on Door condition
    • 0.073% fail on Undertray (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure (9 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.058% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition (13 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.058% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.058% fail on Body
      • 0.044% fail on Other body component
      • 0.015% fail on Panel
    • 0.044% fail on Engine mounting
      • 0.029% fail on Engine mounting condition
      • 0.015% fail on Bracket
    • 0.029% fail on Towbar (17 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Other towbar components (33 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.015% fail on Chassis
      • 0.015% fail on Chassis condition
  • 5.6% fail on Suspension (24% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 3.2% fail on Anti-roll bars (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.1% fail on Linkage ball joints (6 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.51% fail on Ball joint (5 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.41% fail on Pins and bushes (14 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.15% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover
      • 0.088% fail on Ball joint dust cover
      • 0.044% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
    • 1.8% fail on Suspension arms (29% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 1.3% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.50% fail on Pins and bushes (46% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Ball joint dust cover (85% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Suspension arm
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.92% fail on Shock absorbers (150% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.18% fail on Springs (95% better than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.18% fail on Coil springs (95% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Coil spring (96% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.029% fail on Mounting
    • 0.10% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.10% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
    • 0.088% fail on Wheel bearings (67% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.029% fail on Macpherson strut
      • 0.015% fail on Attachment bracket and mounting
      • 0.015% fail on Pins and bushes
    • 0.015% fail on Sub-frames
      • 0.015% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas
    • 0.015% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
  • 4.7% fail on Tyres
    • 3.4% fail on Tread depth (21% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 1.5% fail on Condition (41% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.044% fail on Size/type
  • 2.9% fail on Steering (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 2.6% fail on Steering linkage components (120% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 2.5% fail on Track rod end (130% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.029% fail on Ball joint
    • 0.26% fail on Power steering (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.13% fail on Pipes and hoses (27 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.12% fail on Operation (8 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.015% fail on Other components
    • 0.073% fail on Steering gear
      • 0.073% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.029% fail on Steering play
      • 0.029% fail on Steering rack
  • 1.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 1.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 0.79% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.57% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (77% worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.15% fail on Emissions not tested (2 times worse than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.088% fail on On or after 01/07/2008 (62% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.015% fail on Emission control equipment
          • 0.015% fail on Particulate filter
        • 0.015% fail on Pre 01/07/2008 Non turbo
      • 0.70% fail on Spark ignition (32% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.31% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.29% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp (48% better than other 2013 cars)
        • 0.20% fail on Emissions not tested
    • 0.058% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.044% fail on Engine oil leaks
      • 0.015% fail on Other leaks
  • 1.3% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems (140% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.85% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp (180% worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.44% fail on Seat belts (94% worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.35% fail on Condition
      • 0.058% fail on Requirements (4 times worse than other 2013 cars)
      • 0.044% fail on Prescribed areas (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.029% fail on Airbags
      • 0.029% fail on Passengers airbag (10 times worse than other 2013 cars)
  • 0.26% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.26% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.13% fail on Road Wheels (58% better than other 2013 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Attachment
  • 0.015% fail on Seat belt installation check
    • 0.015% fail on Anchorages
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