2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Dacia Duster MOT pass rate and common faults

6,195 MOT tests in 2024. 57.5% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

86Well below average
Passed first time57.5%
Failed or needed repairs42.5%
Typical mileage at test84,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,195 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  2. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play4.6%
  3. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt4.6%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.5%
    298 marked dangerous
  5. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect3.1%
  6. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak3.1%
  7. Linkage ball joints: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn2.8%
  9. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.5%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively2.4%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics26.0%
  2. Brakes20.8%
  3. Suspension15.2%
  4. Body & chassis10.2%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.2%
  6. Tyres6.6%
  7. Steering5.4%
  8. Emissions & leaks3.5%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded27.3%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.8%
  3. Coil spring: corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened16.3%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened14.8%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure10.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Dacia Duster?

In 2024, 57.5% of 2013 Dacia Duster cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,195 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Dacia Duster?

The most common failure reasons were rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded; track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Dacia Duster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 86, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).