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SB13 XEJ

2012 Dacia Duster

Silver Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,489 mi
Last recorded249,489 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Dacia Duster69,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB13 XEJ
MakeDacia
ModelDuster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2025 249,489 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 249,488 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 237,148 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 212,137 miles
Fail 31 May 2023 212,137 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 198,833 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 187,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the Dacia Duster?

Based on 530,807 MOT tests across 75,131 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
6,786
Miles/Year
13
Year Lifespan
75,131
On UK Roads
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SB13 XEJ is a 2012 Dacia Duster in Silver with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Dacia Duster models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 69,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Dacia Duster typically stays on UK roads for around 13 years. At 14 years old, this Dacia Duster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SB13 XEJ is a 2012 Dacia Duster, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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