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With 106,897 currently licensed in the UK, the Dacia Duster is one of Britain's most popular cars.
Euro NCAP awarded the Duster 3 stars in 2024, with 70% adult occupant and 84% child protection scores.
It has a 77.8% first-time MOT pass rate — above the UK national average of 72%. Common MOT failure areas include suspension, brakes, exhaust emissions.
Annual running costs are estimated at £2,826 for a typical 5-year-old example, breaking down to £235/month or 38p/mile.
NCAP Safety
2024
MOT Pass Rate
77.8%
45,000 tests
Monthly Cost
£235
est. annual total
New From
£16,000
Euro NCAP tested the Duster in 2024 and awarded it 3 out of 5 stars.
Adult Occupant
70%
Child Occupant
84%
Pedestrian
70%
Safety Assist
57%
There are 6 known DVSA recalls affecting the Dacia Duster. Enter a registration number to check whether a specific vehicle is affected.
R/2025/378
For certain vehicles a concern involving the electric traction reducer parking brake mechanism actuator or gearbox engagement actuator within the transmission may result in the parking brake mechanism actuator no longer correctly positioning the locking pawl in the “P lock”.
Build dates: 2024-03-13 to 2025-02-26
R/2024/031
On affected vehicles the left side curtain airbag may not deploy in the event of an impact requiring its activation.�
Build dates: 2022-07-21 to 2022-07-21
R/2023/287
On the affected vehicle the LPG tank may have been welded incorrectly.
Build dates: 2023-02-06 to 2023-07-03
R/2020/307
There is a possible risk of the ignition switch not disengaging correctly after starting the vehicle resulting in the key jamming in the start position. In rare circumstances this may cause a thermal incident.
Build dates: 2017-09-01 to 2018-10-19
RCOMP/2018/001
When towing a trailer the lights and/or the LED module mail fail due to incorrect contact between the towing harness and the trailer coupling.
Build dates: 2016-12-08 to 2017-06-13
+ 1 more recall. Check a specific vehicle to see the full list.
Based on 45,000 MOT tests, the Duster has a first-time pass rate of 77.8% — above the UK national average of 72%.
This is a positive sign for reliability. The Duster is less likely to have issues at MOT time than the average car on UK roads.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Dacia Duster are estimated at around £2,826 per year, or £235 per month.
Fuel
£1,330
/year
Road Tax
£195
/year
Depreciation
£646
/year
MOT
£55
/year
Estimated annual running costs based on available data. Excludes insurance, parking, and finance costs. Actual costs depend on your driving habits and circumstances.
The Duster achieves a combined fuel economy of around 43.5 mpg (39.2 mpg urban, 37.7 mpg extra-urban).
| Variant | Fuel | Combined | Engine |
|---|---|---|---|
| DUSTER | PETROL | 43.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| DUSTER | PETROL / LPG | 43.5 mpg | 1.0L |
| DUSTER | PETROL | 47.1 mpg | 1.2L |
| DUSTER | PETROL | 39.8 mpg | 1.3L |
| DUSTER | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| DUSTER | PETROL | 45.6 mpg | 1.3L |
| DUSTER | DIESEL | 52.3 mpg | 1.5L |
| DUSTER | PETROL | 35.8 mpg | 1.6L |
Starting from £16,000 new, a Dacia Duster typically retains about 56% after 3 years and 46% after 5 years.
| Age | Retained | Est. Value | Lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | 75% | £12,000 | −£4,000 |
| 2 years | 64% | £10,200 | −£5,800 |
| 3 years | 56% | £9,000 | −£7,000 |
| 4 years | 50% | £8,100 | −£7,900 |
| 5 years | 46% | £7,450 | −£8,550 |
| 6 years | 43% | £6,900 | −£9,100 |
| 7 years | 41% | £6,500 | −£9,500 |
| 8 years | 39% | £6,150 | −£9,850 |
| 9 years | 37% | £5,850 | −£10,150 |
| 10 years | 35% | £5,550 | −£10,450 |
There are currently 106,897 licensed and 2,094 SORN Dusters in the UK (108,991 total). This makes it a very common vehicle on UK roads.
The Duster has a 77.8% first-time MOT pass rate based on 45,000 tests — above the UK national average of 72%. This suggests good overall reliability.
Euro NCAP awarded the Duster 3 out of 5 stars when tested in 2024. It scored 70% for adult occupant protection, 84% for child occupant protection, 70% for vulnerable road users, and 57% for safety assist features.
Annual running costs for a typical 5-year-old Duster are estimated at around £2,826 per year (£235/month). This includes fuel, road tax, depreciation, and MOT fees — but excludes insurance, servicing, and repairs.
There are 6 known safety recalls affecting the Duster. These are issued by the DVSA when a safety defect is found. You can check if a specific vehicle is affected by entering its registration number.
A new Duster starts from around £16,000. After 5 years, a typical example retains about 46% of its original value.
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