2019 Dacia Duster 1.3L Petrol · FN69 EWF

The 2019 Dacia Duster passed its most recent DVSA MOT on 19 January 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded, and this clean result is consistent with the preceding three tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025, all of which also returned passes with no recorded defects. The absence of any advisories or failure items across four consecutive annual tests indicates a stable and well-maintained vehicle from a roadworthiness perspective, with no recurring wear patterns flagged on key safety-related systems such as braking, suspension, steering, tyres, lighting, or exhaust emissions. This consistency is particularly reassuring on a Duster, as components like front suspension bushes, anti-roll bar links, and rear shock absorbers are commonly flagged on higher-mileage examples of this model. With 52,672 miles recorded over approximately seven years, the vehicle has covered an average of around 7,525 miles per year, which sits broadly in line with typical UK usage for a compact family SUV. The annual mileage progression between MOT tests appears steady rather than erratic, suggesting consistent use rather than long periods of standing or sudden high-mileage accumulation. This usage pattern is mechanically favourable, as it tends to keep oil and lubricant films active, reduces the risk of seized calipers or dried-out brake fluid, and avoids the harsh thermal cycling that very low-mileage vehicles experience. That said, at this combined age and mileage, the 1.5 dCi or 1.6 petrol engine (depending on specification) and manual or automated transmission will be approaching the upper end of certain consumable life cycles. Although the MOT record is entirely clean, a prospective buyer should still carry out age- and mileage-appropriate physical checks before purchase. Tyres should be examined closely for sidewall perishing and cracking, as rubber degrades with calendar age regardless of tread depth, and the spare or inflation kit should be verified as serviceable. Brake discs, particularly those on a Duster that has seen any standing time, can suffer from corrosion on the friction faces or edge lipping, so a road test should look for any judder under braking or pulling to one side, and a check for binding calipers after a short stop is worthwhile. The 12V battery, which on a 2019 vehicle is now seven years old, is very likely due for replacement and should be load-tested, while the cambelt (on the 1.5 dCi, typically due every five years or 60,000 miles) must be confirmed as recently replaced with supporting documentation, as a failure would cause catastrophic engine damage. Fluid condition and under-bonnet condition deserve close attention, including the coolant, brake fluid, and gearbox or transfer oil, as these degrade over time even on a low-stress vehicle. A thorough inspection underneath should look for any oil or transmission fluid seepage, signs of corrosion on suspension arms, exhaust hangers, and underbody seams, and the condition of the driveshaft gaiters and CV joints, which are known wear items on Dusters of this era. On a test drive, listen for clonks from the front suspension over speed humps, any whine from the differential or gearbox, and confirm that the clutch bites smoothly without slipping. Finally, verify full service history with dated stamps, ensuring recent replacement of the air, oil, and fuel filters, and ask for evidence of any warranty or recall work carried out, particularly around the Takata airbag recalls that affected vehicles of this age.