2019 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · FN19 OCZ

The vehicle presents as currently roadworthy following its most recent MOT pass on 26 March 2026 at 40,819 miles, with only a minor registration plate lamp defect recorded. The maintenance trend shows improvement over the past two years. The 2025 test cycle began with a failure at 35,746 miles due to multiple defects including critically worn front brake pads below 1.5 mm, a split windscreen wiper, and structural tears in both rear tyres. These items were rectified and the vehicle passed later the same day at 35,749 miles. No such mechanical failures have recurred since. Annual mileage sits at approximately 5,831 miles per year, notably low for a seven-year-old vehicle. The odometer advanced 4,601 miles between March 2024 and March 2025, then 5,070 miles between March 2025 and March 2026. These figures are consistent and suggest regular if limited use rather than prolonged inactivity. The sparse MOT record prior to 2024 leaves earlier ownership patterns undocumented, though the recorded progression shows no anomalous spikes or suspicious gaps. The 2025 failure pattern warrants closer scrutiny. Brake pads worn to below 1.5 mm indicate either delayed replacement or predominantly urban driving with heavy brake use. Both rear tyres failing with structural sidewall tears at identical mileage points toward possible underinflation, kerb damage, or age-related degradation rather than pure wear. The fact that both tyres suffered identical failures suggests systemic neglect rather than isolated bad luck. The wiper and washer faults in 2024, whilst minor, reinforce a pattern of deferred basic maintenance. A prospective buyer should prioritise inspection of the braking system beyond pad thickness, specifically disc condition and caliper operation, given the history of advanced pad wear. Tyre age and sidewall integrity demand attention on all four corners, not merely the rears. The limited annual mileage increases the risk of age-related deterioration in rubber components, battery health, and corrosion protection. Given the vehicle's low-mileage profile, evidence of regular servicing independent of MOT cycles would strengthen confidence in prior care. The absence of structural advisories or corrosion mentions across all tests is encouraging, though this does not substitute for physical inspection of underside integrity, particularly around suspension mountings and subframe points where road salt accumulation may have occurred during standing periods.