2018 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · DS68 DZH

The 2018 Dacia Duster presents a stable and largely positive roadworthiness record. The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 October 2025 at 14,642 miles, resulted in a pass, though the tester flagged cracking across all four tyres. This is the only defect noted in the entire five-year history. Prior to that, every test from October 2021 through October 2024 passed cleanly with zero advisories or failures, indicating consistent basic maintenance and no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration over that period. The mileage profile is notably low. The vehicle has covered just 9,459 miles between October 2021 and October 2025, averaging roughly 2,365 miles per year across that window, and only 6,574 miles between October 2024 and October 2025. The jump from 8,068 miles in October 2024 to 14,642 miles in October 2025 represents a sharp increase of 6,574 miles in a single year, which is unusual given the prior pattern of gentle accumulation. That spike warrants scrutiny. A buyer should verify whether the vehicle was used for a prolonged trip, sat stationary for extended periods before that, or whether the mileage figure is consistent with service records and physical wear on the pedals, steering wheel, and driver's seat bolsters. The all-four-tyres cracking advisory at the most recent test is the only recurring mechanical flag in the record. Tyre sidewall cracking, often called weathering or ozone cracking, typically results from age, UV exposure, or prolonged standing rather than aggressive use. Given the vehicle's low annual mileage and the possibility of long stationary periods, the tyre condition likely reflects deterioration from age and disuse rather than hard driving. All four tyres should be replaced before any extended use, regardless of remaining tread depth, as cracked sidewalls compromise structural integrity and increase the risk of a blowout at speed. Beyond the tyres, the clean MOT history offers no evidence of suspension wear, brake defects, exhaust corrosion, or structural rust concerns. Still, a buyer should physically inspect the underside for surface corrosion on subframes, brake lines, and exhaust components, particularly if the vehicle has spent periods unused. The brake discs and pads should be checked for uneven wear or binding, as low-mileage vehicles can develop seized calipers and corroded discs from sitting. The coil springs and suspension bushes should be examined for perishing, which age and inactivity can accelerate independently of mileage.