2017 Dacia Duster 1.2L Petrol · SW17 BNE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive repairs regarding exhaust components. The most recent test in July 2025 at 53,376 miles passed despite a noted corrosion on the exhaust silencer. This follows a failure in August 2024 due to a split offside front outer drive shaft CV boot. While the vehicle has maintained a passing status recently, the appearance of exhaust issues suggests that the system is beginning to fail due to age-related degradation. The mileage profile is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per annum. There is a significant usage gap between March 2023 and August 2023, where only 1,497 miles were covered, followed by a more active period of nearly 9,000 miles in the subsequent twelve months. This low annual mileage generally reduces the wear on the drivetrain and suspension components, but it can also lead to the hardening of rubber components and seals if the vehicle sits stationary for extended periods. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the exhaust system, as the record shows a minor leak in March 2023 followed by structural corrosion by July 2025. The tester should verify the offside front drive shaft boot to ensure the replacement following the 2024 failure was executed correctly and is not leaking grease. Given the low mileage, checking for brake corrosion and perished rubber suspension bushes is also advisable, as these parts often suffer more from time and inactivity than from mechanical use.