Dacia Duster (2016)
2016 Dacia Duster
CarHunch analysed 7,200 real MOT records for the 2016 Dacia Duster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Dacia Duster passes its MOT slightly more often than the UK average (82.7% vs 80%), but nearly a quarter of vehicles have experienced a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for safety-conscious buyers. Petrol and diesel variants perform almost identically, both hovering around 83% first-time pass rates.
At roughly 50,000 miles, these eight-year-old Dusters show typical mileage wear, yet they're averaging 1.65 failures per test, suggesting mechanical issues accumulate steadily as they age. The high advisory count (7.4 per vehicle) points to widespread minor wear—suspension, lights, and trim—rather than catastrophic faults; if you're considering one, have a pre-purchase inspection focus on those dangerous defect categories and ask for full service history to confirm maintenance discipline.
What to check before buying a 2016 Dacia Duster
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 24.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (84%) | 6,054 | 82.5% | 1.67 |
| Petrol (16%) | 1,146 | 83.8% | 1.52 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Dacia Duster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Dacia Duster vehicles fall between 36,727 and 64,309 miles.
2016 Dacia Duster — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,692 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 96% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2016 Dacia Duster
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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47.3%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.9%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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24.4%
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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21.8%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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21.6%
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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19.8%
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
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14.4%
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
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14.1%
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2016. Counts include advisories and failures.
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