2013 Dacia Duster 1.5L Diesel · SP13 RRO

This 2013 Dacia Duster has just passed its MOT on 28 April 2026 at 83,502 miles, but the test report reveals a vehicle accumulating corrosion and suspension wear that you need to take seriously before purchase. The most striking pattern across the last three years is persistent brake pipe corrosion. It appeared as an advisory in April 2023, was not addressed, and has reappeared in the latest test in April 2026 on the front brake pipes—described as corroded and covered in grease or other material. Brake pipe corrosion is a slow deterioration, but once it starts it tends to progress, and the presence of grease suggests either poor maintenance or an attempt to mask or manage a known issue. This is a safety-critical system and should be inspected thoroughly. The suspension has also shown a troubling trajectory. In April 2023 the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint had slight play. By April 2024 this same component had deteriorated enough to fail the test, with the dust cover no longer preventing dirt ingress. The vehicle then passed a retest the next day, suggesting a repair was made, but by April 2026 both the nearside and offside rear suspension component mounting areas are now flagged as corroded—though not yet excessive. This suggests the corrosion problem is spreading across the undercarriage rather than being isolated.