2013 Dacia Duster · 21,825 MOT tests
2013 Dacia Duster reliability
2013 Dacia Dusters fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Duster years (21,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- 40.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Dacia Dusters: 26.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 31% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 78,552
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 21,825
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 2.6% of tests fail here (238% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 20% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Dacia Duster
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics18%
- Brakes13.6%
- Suspension10.5%
- Body, chassis and structure8.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors7%
- Tyres5.9%
- Steering4.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Rigid brake pipe excessively corroded 5.93%
Badly corroded brake pipes can leak or fail, which can cause a loss of braking, so repair is urgent.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.22%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
CV joint boot split or insecure 4.2%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.8%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 3.35%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 3.33%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Common advisories
Brake pipes corroded and greasy (23.65%) · Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.35%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.63%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (12.47%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.08%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (6.72%)
Other years
Every Dacia Duster year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Dacia Duster reliable?
2013 Dacia Dusters fail 40.4% of first MOT tests, 31% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 3 of 9 Duster years (21,825 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Dacia Duster MOT?
Most often rigid brake pipe excessively corroded (5.93% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.22% of tests), cv joint boot split or insecure (4.2% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Dacia Duster have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Dacia Duster shows 78,552 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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