2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · RK63 GPU

The Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 1 October 2025 at 121,258 miles with no defects recorded, leaving it roadworthy as of that test. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a recurring pattern of same-day fail-and-pass pairs that warrant scrutiny. On 30 September 2025 the car failed with no defects listed, then passed the next day; an identical sequence occurred on 11 October 2024 (failed, no defects) followed by a pass on 14 October 2024 at 111,676 miles. The mileage progression is unremarkable for a 2013 vehicle. It rose from 99,777 miles at the October 2023 test to 111,676 miles in October 2024, then to 121,258 miles by October 2025. That equates to roughly 9,300 miles per year, close to the typical average. The history is sparse, with only three pass cycles and two anomaly fails across the final three years, and no advisories or recorded faults at any stage. The absence of logged defects means no suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or corrosion issues were formally flagged. However, the two fails carrying zero recorded defects suggest administrative or documentation errors at the testing station rather than genuine mechanical faults. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of structural integrity, exhaust emissions, and binding calipers given the car is now 13 years old and past 120,000 miles. Prior owners kept the Duster to a consistent annual mileage and cleared every test without advisories, implying basic upkeep was maintained. The repeated null-defect failures point to test-centre processing issues, not deferred consumable wear such as tyres or wiper blades. Verify the V5C and seek the physical test certificates before purchase.