2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · HG63 AEE

The most recent MOT on 14 November 2025 at 138,007 miles recorded a pass, with only advisory notes on a corroded coil spring, slight brake‑pipe corrosion and a damaged windscreen that does not impair the driver’s view. Recurring advisories for spring and pipe corrosion appear each year, but no evidence of progressive structural failure, indicating a maintenance trend that is broadly stable. At 13 years old the vehicle has logged 138,007 miles, averaging roughly 10,600 miles per annum – a typical utilisation pattern for a Dacia Duster of this age. Mileage increments are consistent: 97,698 mi in October 2019, 103,609 mi a year later, 109,308 mi in November 2021, 116,751 mi in November 2022, 123,048 mi in November 2023, 129,307 mi in November 2024 and 138,007 mi in November 2025. No prolonged gaps or sudden spikes suggest irregular use or long periods of inactivity. A prospective buyer should verify the condition of the suspension, focusing on the corroded coil springs and the anti‑roll‑bar ball joint noted as excessively worn in the 2022 failure. Brake‑pipe corrosion, flagged each test, warrants a close visual inspection for rust or grease build‑up and may necessitate pipe replacement. The 2022 shock‑absorber fluid leak and earlier light misting indicate possible deterioration of the rear dampers; a hydraulic test or visual check for oil seepage is advisable. Tyre wear, especially the rear tyre cracking recorded in 2022, should be examined for tread depth and sidewall integrity. The windscreen chip, present on every test, must be assessed for propagation, and the horn, headlamp aim and registration‑plate fixation failures from 2022 and 2025 should be confirmed as remedied. Finally, the child‑seat configuration that blocks adult belt inspection each year requires removal to ensure the seat‑belt system is fully functional.