Dacia Duster (2017)
2017 Dacia Duster
CarHunch analysed 6,457 real MOT records for the 2017 Dacia Duster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2017 Dacia Duster passes its MOT first time in 84.5% of cases, which beats the UK average of 80% and suggests solid baseline reliability. However, nearly one in five of these vehicles (19%) have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a genuine concern for buyers—it's high enough to warrant a pre-purchase inspection focusing on brakes, steering, and suspension.
These cars are running at around 43,000 miles on average, which is reasonable for a seven-year-old vehicle, and they typically rack up 1.31 failures and 5.9 advisories per test. The consistency between petrol (84.9% pass rate) and diesel (84.3% pass rate) variants means fuel type isn't a deciding factor, so focus your used-car search on service history and whether the specific example you're looking at has had recent work on common wear items like brakes and tyres.
What to check before buying a 2017 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.
- 📄 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 (64%) | 4,120 | 84.3% | 1.34 |
| Petrol (36%) | 2,337 | 84.9% | 1.27 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2017 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 2017 Dacia Duster vehicles fall between 31,041 and 57,113 miles.
2017 Dacia Duster — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 6,085 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2017 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 2017. Counts include advisories and failures.
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