2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SD13 KJE

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 2026-05-11 at 78,583 miles, following a failed test on the same day at 78,580 miles. The maintenance trend is currently stable but fragile. The tester flagged play in the nearside steering rack inner joint and worn front suspension arm bushes on both sides, both noted as not yet causing excessive movement. These are recurring wear items that have persisted across multiple tests, suggesting previous owners have tolerated borderline component condition rather than proactively replacing worn parts. The mileage pattern is consistent and unremarkable. At roughly 6,045 miles per year over thirteen years, the vehicle sits squarely within typical annual usage. The record shows steady progression from 66,056 miles in September 2022 to 70,831 miles by September 2023, then to 76,539 miles by May 2025, and finally 78,583 miles in May 2026. No significant gaps or sudden accumulation spikes appear in the data, indicating regular rather than sporadic use. A buyer should pay close attention to the rear brake system. Excessively corroded rear and main brake pipes were the dominant failure reason in the May 2026 test, and the advisory history on brake pipe corrosion stretches back to at least September 2022, with testers repeatedly noting pipes covered in grease, wax oil, or underseal. This pattern suggests corrosion has been masked rather than properly addressed. The rear service brakes were also flagged as lagging in operation, and the parking brake lever showed excessive movement due to incorrect adjustment. Any in-person inspection should include a thorough check of the entire rear brake line routing, particularly above the fuel tank area where both main pipes were corroded. The front end warrants equal scrutiny. The nearside steering rack inner joint has shown play across multiple tests, and both front suspension arm bushes remain worn. While neither has yet reached the threshold for excessive movement, continued deterioration is likely without replacement. The insecure battery noted in the failed test should be checked for tray corrosion and secure clamping. Finally, the split or insecure front offside CV boot means the joint has been exposed to dirt ingress, so a buyer should inspect for clicking under load and assess whether a replacement boot or full driveshaft assembly is needed.