2016 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SD16 VFC
2016 Dacia Duster (1.5L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 138,323 miles. MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- DACIA DUSTER
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29 Mar 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 138,323 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SD16 VFC Key Findings
- 11 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2026
- 138,323 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SD16 VFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
11 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Dacia Duster (SD16 VFC) between March 2019 and March 2026.
The record contains 8 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
SD16 VFC Mileage History
- 20/03/201953,851 mi
- 06/03/202070,496 mi+16,645 mi
- 09/03/202179,500 mi+9,004 mi
- 23/03/202287,034 mi+7,534 mi
- 25/03/202287,050 mi+16 mi
- 28/03/2023102,131 mi+15,081 mi
- 28/03/2023102,131 mi
- 27/03/2024118,289 mi+16,158 mi
- 19/03/2025132,898 mi+14,609 mi
- 10/03/2026138,320 mi+5,422 mi
- 10/03/2026138,323 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 12,113 miles per year across 11 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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