2014 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SD64 UBO

This 2014 Dacia Duster passed its most recent MOT on 22 May 2026 at 117,608 miles, but the nearside front tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit. At roughly 9,801 miles per year over twelve years, the mileage is typical for age and does not by itself suggest exceptional wear or long periods of standing idle. The most concerning pattern in the MOT history is tyre wear and brake system corrosion. Tyres have been cited as defective in all five MOT records, progressing from slight damage and cracking in May 2024 to repeated near-limit and below-legal-depth warnings by 2025 and 2026. The nearside and offside fronts in particular have appeared worn close to legal limits across three consecutive tests. This suggests either aggressive driving style, poor wheel alignment, or chronic under-inflation—or a combination of these. The brake system poses a more serious risk. In May 2024, the rear brake pipe was flagged as excessively corroded and a cause of MOT failure. Although the vehicle passed in May 2025 after repair, the same rear brake pipe was noted as corroded and covered in grease or other material, indicating that corrosion has recurred within a year. This pattern of rapid re-corrosion suggests either a persistent moisture ingress problem in the brake lines, poor quality repair, or inadequate protection after welding or replacement.