2019 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · YN19 ACC

The Dacia Duster remains roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The DVSA tester recorded no defects at the most recent test on 12 February 2026 at 24,337 miles. Five successive examinations from June 2022 to February 2026 each returned a pass with zero advisories. The record shows no worsening faults and no recurring mechanical concerns. Odometer readings trace a low-use profile for a seven-year-old vehicle. The 28 June 2022 test logged 10,772 miles, rising to 12,946 by 4 July 2023, then 15,283 on 19 February 2024, 18,899 on 8 February 2025, and 24,337 on 12 February 2026. This equates to roughly 3,500 miles per year, with only a slightly extended seventeen-month interval between the 2022 and 2023 tests. The sparse but consistent clean record implies a cautious keeper who limited mileage and likely sheltered the car. Absence of recorded advisories does not remove the need for physical scrutiny. Low mileage combined with the 2022 to 2023 layup can permit rubber suspension bushes and coil springs to degrade through stagnation rather than wear. A buyer should inspect brake discs for surface corrosion and verify calipers are free, given limited braking cycles. Structural integrity around sills and subframes warrants a lift check for rust, as moisture ingress during standing often evades MOT detection. The clean history points to diligent upkeep or gentle use by the prior owner, yet aged tyres and wiper blades may still require replacement despite no test flags. A pre-purchase inspection of exhaust emissions under load and a road test to confirm clutch and drivetrain smoothness remains prudent, since these areas fall outside static MOT scope.