2018 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · MF68 SBX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a slight shift toward mechanical wear components. The most recent test in June 2025 at 37,727 miles identified an advisory for a nearside track rod end ball joint with slight play. This represents a progression from the clean record in June 2024, suggesting that suspension components are beginning to age despite the vehicle's low overall usage. The mileage profile is low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,716 miles annually. There is a notable gap in usage between October 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered only 3,978 miles in a year. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to surface corrosion on braking components. The October 2023 test at 30,473 miles flagged front brake discs as pitted, a common symptom of vehicles that sit for extended periods or undergo short journeys. A buyer should physically inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the track rod end play does not deteriorate rapidly, which would affect steering precision and cause uneven tyre wear. history of pitted brake discs indicates that the calipers may be prone to seizing or sticking due to inactivity. You should also check for excessive surface rust on the underbody and exhaust system, as low-mileage cars in humid climates often suffer from structural oxidation that high-mileage highway cars avoid through constant airflow.