Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2021 Dacia Duster?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2021 Dacia Duster?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2021 Dacia Duster?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2021 Dacia Duster reliable?

Based on MOT data from 5,852 vehicles, the 2021 Dacia Duster has a first-time MOT pass rate of 88.5%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2021 Dacia Duster?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2021 Dacia Duster are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (31% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (26.1% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (18.7% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2021 Dacia Duster?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Duster (2021)

5,852 real MOT outcomes analysed • 88.5% first-time pass rate

2021 Dacia Duster

CarHunch analysed 5,852 real MOT records for the 2021 Dacia Duster. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2021 Dacia Duster passes its MOT first time at 88.5%, which is notably better than the UK average of 80%, suggesting this model is genuinely more reliable than most cars its age. Dangerous defects are rare at 7.8%, so safety isn't a concern here.

At 28,005 miles average for a three-year-old, these Dusters are running well within expected mileage, and owners are dealing with fewer than 0.4 failures per vehicle on average—essentially trouble-free reliability. Before buying used, check the full service history carefully, since 1.7 advisories per car suggests minor wear items (wipers, battery, lights) are cropping up, but nothing structural or costly.

The 2021 Dacia Duster passes its MOT first time more often than most UK vehicles (88.5% vs ~80% average) — and when it does fail, it's usually something minor and cheap to fix.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

88.5%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

7.8%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.38

Over 2.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

25k

Middle half: 18k–34k

For context

✅ Good baseline reliability. A 88.5% first-time pass rate puts this well above the UK average — it's a well-sorted vehicle in this age bracket.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 1.7 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 5,852 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 5,852 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 31%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 17.4%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 9.1%

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lighting 5.1%

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2021.

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Based on MOT data from 5,852 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 7.8% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Petrol (82%)	4,800	88.6%	0.38
Diesel (18%)	1,052	88.5%	0.38

Colour Breakdown

Based on 74,337 Dacia Duster vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 23.9%

17,785

Grey 22.6%

16,833

Blue 18.9%

14,055

Black 11.4%

8,454

Orange 10.4%

7,759

Silver 5.8%

4,310

Red 2.5%

1,827

Beige 2%

1,450

Brown 1.3%

978

Green 1.2%

855

Gold 0%

Bronze 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Dacia Duster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

25,225

typical

18,022

low mileage

33,654

high mileage

Half of all 2021 Dacia Duster vehicles fall between 18,022 and 33,654 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 18,022 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 18,022–33,654 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2021 Dacia Dusters sit.

⚠ Over 45,432 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

2.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.38

Avg failures per vehicle

1.7

Avg advisories per vehicle

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