2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · AY13 KYK

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards deferred attention on underbody components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 65,676 miles flagged corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear coil springs. This mirrors an advisory from the August 2024 test at 60,934 miles, indicating that the owner has opted not to replace these suspension components despite them being noted as deteriorating over consecutive years. The mileage profile is notably low for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between 2016 and 2019, where the car covered only 1,796 miles in three years, suggesting periods of stationary storage. This low usage pattern is evident in the September 2020 test at 48,010 miles, where all four tyres showed perishing and cracking, a common issue with low-mile vehicles where rubber degrades over time rather than through tread wear. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the rear suspension to determine if the corroded coil springs have progressed to structural failure. The low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from mechanical wear; the records from 2021 and 2022 show recurring issues with thin brake pads and pitted discs. Furthermore, the 2023 failure required the fitting of sill covers and underbody shields, which necessitates a close check of the underlying structural integrity to ensure that significant rust is not being masked by these new components.