2019 Dacia Duster 1.3L Petrol · LB19 FNK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in September 2025 at 44,285 miles resulted in an initial failure due to incorrect headlamp aim and a deteriorating offside rear tyre. While the vehicle passed the immediate re-test, the recurrence of lighting faults suggests the owner only addresses mechanical issues once they trigger an MOT failure rather than performing routine adjustments. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use domestic vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. There is a significant gap of 15,137 miles between the February 2024 test at 24,148 miles and the September 2025 test at 44,285 miles. This burst of usage over nineteen months explains the accelerated wear and tear on the rubber components noted in the later test, as tyres can perish if a vehicle sits for long periods between driving cycles despite low overall annual mileage. A buyer should specifically inspect the condition of all tyres for sidew cracking, as the 2025 failure highlights a susceptibility to age-related rubber degradation. The repeated failures regarding headlamp aim in both 2024 and 2025 indicate that the light mounting brackets may be loose or the adjustment screws are becoming stripped. Given the lack of recorded structural or brake defects in the history, the focus should remain on verifying the suspension bushings for wear and checking that the low-mileage usage hasn has not led to seized brake components or excessive corrosion in the underbody.