2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · FE14 KFR

The 2014 Dacia Duster currently holds a valid MOT issued on 22 May 2026 at 55,882 miles, with zero defects recorded on that pass. The maintenance trend over the last two years is broadly stable, though the immediate lead-up to that certificate reveals a pattern of minor oversights rather than deep-rooted mechanical neglect. On the same day, 22 May 2026, a prior test at 55,880 miles failed for an inoperative hazard warning switch and a serious fluid leak from the nearside front shock absorber. Both items were evidently rectified before the retest passed two miles later, suggesting the faults were addressed promptly rather than left to fester. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle. At roughly 4,657 miles per annualised year, the Duster has covered just 3,492 miles between the March 2024 pass at 52,390 miles and the May 2026 test at 55,882 miles. That equates to approximately 1,746 miles per year across that window, pointing to either very light use or extended periods of inactivity. The April 2025 test at 54,088 miles sits neatly within this range, confirming a consistent low-mileage pattern rather than a sudden drop or spike. Sparse but clean annual entries dominate the record, with no evidence of rapid accumulation or mileage anomalies. Recurring minor electrical faults stand out as the clearest theme. The hazard warning switch failed in April 2025 and again in May 2026, indicating either a fragile switch unit or intermittent wiring that has not been permanently resolved. A buyer should test every dashboard warning function, not just the hazard switch, and inspect the steering column switch pack for moisture ingress or worn contacts. The May 2026 shock absorber leak, though fixed, warrants a close physical inspection of the front suspension. Check both front struts for fresh fluid misting, examine the top mount bearings, and look for uneven tyre wear that would betray a damper that was leaking for some time before the test. At this mileage, original suspension bushes and drop links may also be approaching the end of their service life. The rear seat belt retractor fault flagged in April 2025, compounded by the tester's inability to lift the seats, raises a secondary concern around rear cabin condition and potential water ingress. A buyer should fold the rear seats fully, inspect the belt webbing for fraying or slow retraction, and check the floor pans under the rear carpet for corrosion or damp. While the Duster's record is fundamentally sound and the most recent certificate is clean, the combination of low mileage, repeated minor electrical faults, and a recent suspension repair suggests a vehicle that has been lightly used but not always meticulously maintained. A pre-purchase inspection focusing on front suspension integrity, electrical switchgear, and rear cabin moisture would be prudent.