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AY16 XMG

2016 Dacia Duster

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,948 mi
Last recorded116,948 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Dacia Duster47,640 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY16 XMG
MakeDacia
ModelDuster
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 116,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2026 116,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 114,311 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 110,955 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 101,386 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2024 101,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 91,793 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front caliper anti rattle spring not correctly/fully fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning not fully engaging (7.3 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyre on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor stone chip at Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 91,789 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking on nearside and damp on offside (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on application (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front caliper anti rattle spring not correctly/fully fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering lock not functioning not fully engaging (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 77,245 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Feb 2021 60,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 53,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 38,992 miles

How Reliable is the Dacia Duster?

Based on 530,807 MOT tests across 75,131 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,786
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
75,131
On UK Roads
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AY16 XMG is a 2016 Dacia Duster in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2016 Dacia Duster models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 47,640 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Dacia Duster typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 10 years old, this Dacia Duster is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AY16 XMG registered?

AY16 XMG is a 2016 Dacia Duster, first registered on 1 March 2016.

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