2019 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · OV19 UBT

The vehicle presents a stable and largely reassuring roadworthiness profile, culminating in a completely clean pass on 9 February 2026 at 28,433 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. The 2025 test flagged multiple tyre defects, including a nearside front tyre worn close to its legal limit and perishing across three other corners, yet the subsequent 2026 test shows no tyre advisories whatsoever. That indicates the previous owner replaced the compromised rubber and addressed the perishing issue rather than allowing it to persist. The sole historical mechanical defect, a minor seat base play noted in March 2022 at just 8,270 miles, appears to have been a low-priority cosmetic concern that did not recur. The mileage accumulation is notably low for a 2019 vehicle. Between the March 2022 test at 8,270 miles and the February 2026 test at 28,433 miles, the car covered roughly 20,163 miles across nearly four years, averaging around 5,000 miles annually in that window. The jump from 13,739 miles in March 2023 to 19,417 miles in February 2024 accounts for 5,678 miles in under a year, which is the busiest period on record. Overall, the 28,433-mile total represents approximately 4,062 miles per year across the vehicle's life, well below the typical UK annual figure of 7,000 to 8,000 miles. Such low use can reduce drivetrain and braking component wear, though prolonged periods of standing may accelerate rubber deterioration and localised corrosion on exhaust and suspension components. The 2025 tyre advisories are the only recurring fault cluster in the record, and they point to a period where basic consumable upkeep was briefly neglected. Perishing and cracking across multiple tyres suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended stretches, allowing sidewalls to degrade. Buyers should inspect all four tyres carefully for date codes, uneven wear patterns, and remaining tread depth, even though the 2026 pass was clean. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve close attention given the low mileage, as infrequent use can cause bush perishing and seal degradation without the heat cycling that keeps components pliable. The braking system, particularly rear calipers and handbrake mechanisms, should be checked for binding or corrosion, since low-mileage vehicles are prone to sticking when left standing. The exhaust system and underbody should be examined for surface corrosion, which can develop more aggressively on vehicles that do not reach operating temperature regularly.