2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SD64 UBC

The 2014 Dacia Duster presents a stable and largely consistent maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 3 October 2025 at 85,539 miles. The most recent test recorded only a minor advisory for an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, a routine consumable issue rather than a mechanical concern. Looking back, the record shows a clear pattern of resolving rather than recurring faults. A failure on 4 October 2022 for a defective horn and the same tyre wear issue was rectified within two days, and subsequent tests in 2023 and 2024 passed with zero defects. The tyre wear advisory reappeared in October 2025, suggesting a minor alignment or tracking issue may be developing, but the overall mechanical condition has remained sound across four consecutive annual inspections. The mileage accumulation is steady and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the odometer advanced from 63,865 to 85,539 miles, averaging roughly 7,200 miles per year. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record. The annual tests cluster tightly around early October each year, indicating a regular servicing and testing routine rather than long periods of neglect or high-intensity use. This consistent pattern supports the view that the vehicle has been driven regularly and maintained to a baseline standard. A prospective buyer should focus on the front suspension and steering geometry during any in-person inspection. The repeated advisory for offside front tyre wear, flagged in both 2022 and 2025, points to a possible misalignment, worn tracking, or a deteriorating suspension bush or ball joint on that side. While the issue has not yet escalated to a failure, it warrants a close check of the front wishbone bushes, track rod ends, and wheel alignment settings. The tyre itself is a consumable, but the underlying cause of the uneven wear deserves attention. Beyond the front end, the record is notably free of structural or corrosion warnings, which is encouraging for a Duster of this age. The underbody, sills, and subframe should still be inspected for surface rust or stone chip damage, particularly if the vehicle has seen light off-road use. Brake components, exhaust mounting, and coil springs have not drawn any tester commentary, but a physical check of disc thickness, pad depth, and exhaust integrity remains prudent given the mileage. The horn failure in 2022 was a one-off electrical item and unlikely to recur, though a quick function test of all electrical ancillaries is good practice.