2022 Dacia Duster Prestige TCE 4X2 Auto 1.3L Petrol · KY22 LKL

A clean and largely unblemished DVSA record defines this 2022 Dacia Duster Prestige TCE 4x2 Auto, with the most recent test on 2 March 2026 recording a pass with no advisories or defects logged. An earlier entry on the same date shows a fail with no defects recorded, which typically indicates a minor administrative or retest situation rather than a meaningful mechanical failure, particularly given that a pass was issued the same day. The earlier test on 6 March 2025 also resulted in a clean pass with no advisories, confirming a consistent pattern of roadworthiness compliance across the two recorded examinations. With no suspension, brake, corrosion, exhaust, or structural advisories appearing in the history, there is no documented component flagged for monitoring or imminent rectification, leaving the official mechanical narrative entirely positive. The recorded mileage of 17,442 miles over approximately four years equates to an annual accumulation of around 4,360 miles, which sits well below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this age. Such restrained annual mileage generally points to a car used for shorter journeys, light commuting, or occasional leisure driving rather than sustained motorway use. Mechanically, this lighter usage pattern tends to preserve wear items such as brake discs, tyres, and clutch components, though it can mean that some consumables age through environmental exposure rather than mechanical wear. There are no unusual mileage gaps between the two recorded tests, with the figures progressing sensibly between 2025 and 2026, supporting a coherent and uninterrupted usage history. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any advisories means there are no specific components flagged in the MOT history demanding immediate inspection, which simplifies the appraisal considerably. Even so, a careful physical examination should still be carried out, particularly on the areas that commonly affect compact SUVs of this age and mileage bracket. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, droplinks, or bottom arm bushes not yet severe enough to have been flagged at test. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under moderate deceleration, which may suggest disc runout or pad deposits, and check that the automatic transmission changes smoothly without hesitation between ratios. Given the lower annual mileage, it is also worth checking for signs of age-related deterioration that heavy use might otherwise mask, such as dry or cracked suspension bushes, perished rubber dust covers on the steering rack, and any signs of surface corrosion on the underbody or subframe mounting points. Inspect the tyres for even wear across the tread, as low-mileage cars can develop flat spots or inner-edge wear from sitting or from misaligned tracking that has gone unnoticed. Finally, confirm that all dashboard systems, infotainment, climate control, and electronic features function correctly, as electrical gremlins can develop through infrequent use rather than wear. Overall, the documented MOT history presents a reassuring picture, and with a thorough physical inspection this Duster should represent a sound used purchase.