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Dacia Duster

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,461 cc

L16 ABJMOT history

L16 ABJ is a white diesel Dacia Duster first used on 12 Sept 2016. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 8 of 12 MOT tests, with 139,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

L16 ABJ white Dacia Duster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Dacia Duster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
139,601 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
8 passed · 4 failed
Per year
11,833 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L16 ABJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Dacia
Model
Duster
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
12 Sept 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L16 ABJ was last recorded at 139,601 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 6,156 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
133,445 miles · 29 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
6,156 miles
Average per year
11,833 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,601 miles
  • 2025 – 133,445 miles
  • 2024 – 125,813 miles
  • 2023 – 118,399 miles
  • 2022 – 111,321 miles
  • 2021 – 91,631 miles
  • 2020 – 72,596 miles
  • 2019 – 55,855 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,601 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front driving light

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

12 tests since 2 Sept 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,601 miles (+6,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    139,601 miles
    Test number
    247225333335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass133,445 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    133,445 miles
    Test number
    610533680028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Fail133,438 miles (+7,625)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,438 miles
    Test number
    296728924913
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass125,813 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    125,813 miles
    Test number
    910309030122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Fail125,810 miles (+7,411)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,810 miles
    Test number
    588526308748
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front driving light
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  6. Pass118,399 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    118,399 miles
    Test number
    113595408712
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Fail118,397 miles (+7,076)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    389886255833
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass111,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    661523988541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail111,321 miles (+19,690)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    231169438667
    • Repaired at testFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass91,631 miles (+19,035)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    538363552699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,596 miles (+16,741)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    72,596 miles
    Test number
    692214443805
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass55,855 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    55,855 miles
    Test number
    660468905352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L16 ABJ

Does L16 ABJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L16 ABJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on L16 ABJ?
The MOT on L16 ABJ is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L16 ABJ done?
L16 ABJ was recorded at 139,601 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 11,833 miles a year.
Has L16 ABJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L16 ABJ has failed 4 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on L16 ABJ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L16 ABJ find?
L16 ABJ passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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