2015 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SB15 AAF

The Dacia Duster presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 4 August 2025 at 41,738 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after the only failure in the record. The August 2023 failure at 36,820 miles carried no listed defects, and the vehicle passed two days later at 36,846 miles, indicating the earlier result likely stemmed from an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. Mileage remains low for an 11-year-old vehicle, totalling 41,738 miles or roughly 3,794 miles per year. The record shows steady, light use: 34,782 miles in July 2022, 36,846 by August 2023, 39,326 by July 2024, and 41,738 by August 2025. No rapid accumulation or suspicious gaps appear. The sparse history with no advisories across five tests suggests the previous owner kept basic upkeep current, though long periods of low use can conceal perished rubber components and corrosion not visible in a pass result. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for age-related degradation despite the clean MOT trail. Low annual mileage often allows moisture ingress and surface corrosion to develop on structural members and brake discs while the car stands idle. Verify the exhaust system and underbody for rust, and confirm tyre sidewalls have not cracked from infrequent movement. Given the absent advisories, no recurring mechanical fault pattern exists to track. The vehicle's history implies careful, low-demand ownership rather than deferred maintenance. A pre-purchase inspection remains sensible to catch latent wear the annual test did not flag.