2022 Dacia Duster Extreme SE TCE 4X2 1.3L Petrol · FN72 LGZ

With only two MOT tests on record and both returning clean passes with no advisories whatsoever, this Dacia Duster Extreme presents a very straightforward roadworthiness profile for a prospective buyer. The most recent examination on 18 March 2026 recorded a pass with no defects, continuing the unbroken trend established at the first test on 20 March 2025. The absence of any flagged items across brake performance, suspension condition, tyre condition, exhaust integrity, lighting, or structural corrosion suggests the vehicle has not yet developed the kind of wear-related issues that typically surface on a car of this age once it accumulates more mileage or faces harsher winter road conditions. At just over 26,000 miles spread across approximately four years, this Duster is averaging around 6,500 miles annually, which sits squarely in the middle of typical private-use territory. There are no extended gaps between tests that would raise concerns about long periods of standing, such as brake seizure, flat-spotted tyres, or moisture ingress into the braking system. Equally, the mileage has not accumulated quickly enough to suggest heavy commercial or motorway-mileage use, which would typically bring forward wear on clutch components, brake discs and pads, and dual-mass flywheel degradation. Mechanically, this usage pattern means the consumable items should still have substantial service life remaining, though a buyer should verify that the cambelt replacement interval, officially due at six years or 72,000 miles on the 1.3-litre TCe petrol engine, has been documented in the service history regardless of the modest mileage accumulation. Given the clean MOT history, there are no specific components flagged for re-inspection, but a test drive should still focus on the areas where this generation of Duster commonly develops issues once mileage increases. Listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, particularly from the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, as these are known wear points. The steering should feel precise without excessive play or vagueness around the straight-ahead position, and the TCe engine should pull smoothly through the rev range without any hesitation, misfire, or timing-chain rattle on cold start. Check that the clutch bite point is consistent and that there is no judder through the pedal when pulling away in first gear. On the road, apply the brakes firmly from at least 30 mph and confirm that the car pulls up squarely without any pulling to one side or pulsation through the pedal, which would indicate warped front discs. Inspect the underside and around the wheel arches for any early signs of surface corrosion or underseal deterioration, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points and exhaust heat shield fixings, even though nothing has yet been recorded on test. Finally, verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly after ignition, that the air conditioning blows cold consistently, and that the infotainment and parking sensors function correctly, as electrical gremlins on late-model Dacias tend to present through minor accessory failures rather than anything that would appear on an MOT certificate.