2019 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · LF19 CKW

The vehicle's roadworthiness status is concerning due to a significant data gap in its MOT history. The most recent test occurred on 28 July 2022 at 94,905 miles, meaning there is no recorded test for over three and a half years as of June 2026. Without a current MOT, no reliable assessment of its present condition can be made. The maintenance trend is impossible to determine as stable, worsening, or improving because the record effectively stops in mid-2022. The mileage pattern raises immediate questions. The vehicle recorded 94,905 miles by July 2022, approximately five years after its 2019 registration, averaging roughly 18,981 miles per year during that period. That is substantially higher than the typical UK average. Yet the recorded mileage has not changed since that date, suggesting either the vehicle has been unused for over three and a half years, the mileage reading is inaccurate, or the odometer has been interfered with. A car standing idle for such a long period introduces its own risks, including deteriorated brake components, flat-spotted tyres, stale fuel, and moisture ingress causing corrosion in critical systems. The 2022 test itself flagged a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system and a light oil misting on the nearside front shock absorber. Oil misting on a shock absorber indicates the damper seal is beginning to fail, allowing hydraulic fluid to leak. Left unresolved, this reduces damping effectiveness and compromises handling stability. A nail in the nearside rear tyre on the same date suggests the previous owner was not routinely inspecting tyres between tests. These are not catastrophic failures, but they point to a pattern of reactive rather than preventive maintenance. A buyer should treat this vehicle as uninspected and unverified. Before any purchase, a full inspection must cover the suspension components, particularly the front shock absorbers, for further fluid loss and deterioration. The braking system requires thorough examination for seized calipers, corroded discs, and perished rubber hoses, all common after prolonged standing. Tyres should be checked for age-related cracking regardless of tread depth, and the TPMS system must be scanned for fault codes. Underbody and structural corrosion inspection is essential, as a vehicle sitting unused may have developed rust in subframes, sills, and brake lines that no recent MOT has caught.