2015 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · OV15 HWJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful MOT on March 17, 2026. While the maintenance trend appears stable over the last three years, the most recent test revealed a lapse in oversight, failing at 28,361 miles due to an inoperative engine management indicator lamp and a faulty tyre pressure monitoring system. The fact that these issues were rectified immediately to secure a pass suggests the owner is responsive to safety-critical failures once they are flagged by a tester. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging only approximately 2,578 miles per year. Between April 2023 and March 2026, the car covered just 10,900 miles, indicating a pattern of short-distance trips or long periods of de-use. This low level of usage typically means less wear on mechanical components like the engine and gearbox, but it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as rubber perish, fluid breakdown, and brake disc corrosion if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer must verify that the electronic faults relating to the MIL and TPMS have been properly repaired rather than merely cleared with diagnostic equipment. Given the low mileage, a physical inspection should focus on the brake system for seized or rusted calipers, which are common in cars used infrequently. Additionally, check the tyre sidewalls for cracking and inspect the suspension bushes, as these components often perish through age long before they wear out through mileage on low-use vehicles.