2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 329 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 88.8% was below the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 5.8% | 19 |
| 2 | Tyres | 5.2% | 17 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 3.3% | 11 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.8% | 6 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 4 |
| 6 | Suspension | 0.6% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 17 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 14 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 6 |
| 4 | Washers | 6 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 4 |
| 6 | Stop lamp | 4 |
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 | 17.6% | 58 |
| 2 | Other defects | 7.0% | 23 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.4% | 21 |
| 4 | Visibility | 3.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 0.9% | 3 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 0.6% | 2 |
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 | 232 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 82 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Duster Essential Tce 4X2
Before buying a 2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 5.8% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (5.8% 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 (5.2% 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.
- Lighting & signalling (3.3% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
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 2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2s pass their MOT?
88.8% of the 329 2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 11.3% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Duster Essential Tce 4X2?
Visibility, recorded in 5.8% of tests, followed by tyres (5.2%).
Does the 2022 Duster Essential Tce 4X2 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 23.2% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 329 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.