2021 Dacia Duster 1.0L Petrol · SL21 FGG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear as the mileage increases. The most recent test in February 2026 at 90,232 miles identified a minor defect regarding play in the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint. While the vehicle passed the inspection, this indicates that the suspension components are beginning to reach their service limit, moving away from the clean record seen the previous year. The mileage profile is high for a five-year-old vehicle, averaging over 18,000 miles per annum. There is a significant surge in usage between the February 2024 test at 21,732 miles and the March 2025 test at 55,224 miles, representing over 33,000 miles driven in just thirteen months. This rapid accumulation suggests heavy motorway use or commercial operation, which typically accelerates the degradation of consumable parts and drivetrain components compared to lower-mileage examples. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to check if the anti-roll bar linkage and related bushes require immediate replacement. The 2024 record noted pitted and scored front brake discs, and given the high mileage covered since then, the current pads and rotors should be measured for excessive wear or uneven thinning. Focus should also be paid to the chassis for signs of corrosion, as high-mileage vehicles often face more exposure to road salts that can compromise structural integrity over time.