2022 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,238 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto, the most common recorded failure areas were lighting & signalling, tyres and visibility. Its pass rate of 94.2% was above the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 42 |
| 2 | Tyres | 3.3% | 41 |
| 3 | Visibility | 2.8% | 35 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 15 |
| 5 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 3 |
| 6 | Other defects | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 39 |
| 2 | Wipers | 21 |
| 3 | Stop lamp | 20 |
| 4 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 5 | Washers | 16 |
| 6 | Brake pads | 9 |
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 | 17.1% | 212 |
| 2 | Brakes | 9.0% | 111 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.2% | 77 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.0% | 25 |
| 5 | Suspension | 0.4% | 5 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.2% | 3 |
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 | 985 | 4.5% |
| 30-60k | 235 | 10.6% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 41 | 2.4% |
| 2025 | 1,197 | 5.9% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto
Before buying a 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Lighting & signalling accounted for 3.4% of tests for this year.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Tyres (3.3% 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.
- Visibility (2.8% 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.
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 Prestige Tce 4X2 Autos pass their MOT?
94.2% of the 1,238 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 5.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by tyres (3.3%).
Does the 2022 Duster Prestige Tce 4X2 Auto get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.5% in the 0-30k band to 10.6% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,238 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.