2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 767 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, visibility and tyres. Its pass rate of 88.3% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 17.6% in the 60-90k group versus 9.4% in the 0-30k group.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 13.0% | 100 |
| 2 | Visibility | 5.5% | 42 |
| 3 | Tyres | 5.0% | 38 |
| 4 | Brakes | 2.6% | 20 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.2% | 9 |
| 6 | Steering | 1.2% | 9 |
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 | 75 |
| 2 | Headlamp | 40 |
| 3 | Wipers | 24 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 23 |
| 5 | Washers | 23 |
| 6 | Electronic stability control | 10 |
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 | 22.7% | 174 |
| 2 | Brakes | 14.5% | 111 |
| 3 | Other defects | 9.0% | 69 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.4% | 26 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 2.4% | 18 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.7% | 5 |
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 | 384 | 9.4% |
| 30-60k | 319 | 12.8% |
| 60-90k | 51 | 17.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 243 | 9.0% |
| 2024 | 258 | 14.0% |
| 2025 | 257 | 12.1% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2
Before buying a 2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 13.0% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (13.0% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (5.5% 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.
- Tyres (5.0% 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.
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 2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2s pass their MOT?
88.3% of the 767 2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.7% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Dacia Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 13.0% of tests, followed by visibility (5.5%).
Does the 2020 Duster Comfort Lpg Tce 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 9.4% in the 0-30k band to 17.6% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 767 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.