2013 Dacia Duster 1.6L Petrol · SY63 ACZ

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 23 January 2026 passed at 127 142 miles, although the tester noted corrosion of the integral body structure at the nearside and offside sills and boot floor (6.1.1 (c)(i)). The preceding test on 14 January 2026 had failed with multiple defects including a non‑functional registration plate lamp, severely reduced headlamp intensity, excessively corroded front brake pipes, several tyres below the 1.6 mm tread limit, excessive play in the offside front track‑rod end, a split constant‑velocity boot, and the same body‑corrosion advisories. The rapid resolution of those faults within nine days indicates an improving maintenance trend, moving from a failure state to a pass with only corrosion advisories remaining. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 9 780 miles per year over the 13‑year life, which is typical for a Duster of this age. MOT entries are recorded annually around January, providing a fairly complete picture; the only anomaly is the 2020 pair of tests on 30 December, where a pass and a failure were recorded within hours, suggesting a sudden deterioration in tyre condition and brake‑pipe corrosion that was subsequently addressed. The data shows no significant gaps, confirming consistent testing intervals. A prospective buyer should inspect the brake‑pipe routing for signs of corrosion and ensure the front and rear pipes are not degraded. The suspension should be examined for wear in the front ball joints, track‑rod ends and any bushing deterioration. The constant‑velocity boots on both drive shafts need checking for splits that could allow contamination. Tyre tread depths on all four corners must meet the 1.6 mm minimum, and the headlamp bulbs and registration‑plate lamp should be functional. Finally, a visual check of the body sills and boot floor is warranted to assess the extent of corrosion and confirm that structural rigidity has not been compromised.