2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SA63 RVP

This 2013 Dacia Duster has a concerning MOT history that points to a vehicle suffering from significant structural corrosion, not just age-related wear. The most recent test in September 2025 was a pass, but it was immediately preceded by a failure just two weeks earlier for a dangerously corroded seat belt anchorage point in the floor. That is a serious structural issue, and while it was apparently repaired to pass, it raises questions about the overall condition of the underbody. The pattern of advisories is worsening. The 2024 test noted corrosion on the front coil spring, exhaust, power steering pipe, and all four shock absorbers. By the 2025 tests, the corrosion had spread to the front sub-frame and rear brake hose ferrules, and the suspension had deteriorated to include a worn anti-roll bar linkage. The tyres were also showing cracking and perishing, which is common on a car of this age but still a cost to factor in. The trend is clearly towards more corrosion and more mechanical wear, not improvement. The recorded mileage of 50,019 miles over 13 years is low, averaging under 4,000 miles per year. This is ambiguous: it could mean the car was used for short, gentle trips, but it also raises the risk of long periods of standing, which can accelerate corrosion on brake components, suspension, and the exhaust.