2016 Dacia Duster 1.2L Petrol · TM05 TCM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test on October 8, 2025 at 71,985 miles resulted in a failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and ineffective windscreen wipers. While it passed the re-test the following day, the presence of a broken suspension component like a coil spring suggests that faults are only addressed once they cause an MOT failure rather than being identified during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, showing an average usage of approximately 7,200 miles per year. This is typical for a ten-year-old Duster. Between October 2022 at 40,262 miles and October 2024 at 61,430 miles, the vehicle covered over 21,000 miles, indicating steady use. The more recent interval of 10,755 miles over the last year shows a slight increase in usage, which generally helps prevent the degradation of rubber and mechanical components. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension system, as the fractured coil spring is a known indicator of wear on similar components in this model. The record also shows recurring issues with perished and worn tyres across the 2023 and 2024 tests, suggesting the previous owner may have waited until the legal limit before performing basic consumable maintenance. Verify the current condition of all four tyres and check for uneven wear, as the front tyres were previously flagged for edge wear. Additionally, the windscreen damage noted in October 2025 should be checked for any cracks that have since spread or compromise the structural integrity of the glass.