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SP63 MLX

2013 Dacia Duster

Blue Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,109 mi
Last recorded167,109 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Dacia Duster60,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP63 MLX
MakeDacia
ModelDuster
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 167,109 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both side (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 153,143 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 153,138 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight bulb possible not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel park brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front slightly (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 137,048 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

UNDER SIDE OF CAR CORRODED/SILLS

Fail 23 Jan 2024 137,045 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear inner [d] bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on worn/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs with wear lip and fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front engine oil low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre low on edge 4,4,3,mm to zero on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 19 Jan 2023 119,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 119,509 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front inner anti roll bar bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side park brake very poor performance on both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front slightly with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 103,197 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 101,823 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 87,534 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 87,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 69,242 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 54,327 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 54,327 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 39,865 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 25,458 miles

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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SP63 MLX is a 2013 Dacia Duster in Blue with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Dacia Duster models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 60,036 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 13 years old, this Dacia Duster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SP63 MLX is a 2013 Dacia Duster, first registered on 30 September 2013.

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