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YD13 VYJ

2013 Dacia Duster

Grey Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,837 mi
Last recorded158,837 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2013 Dacia Duster60,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD13 VYJ
MakeDacia
ModelDuster
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 158,837 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 22 Jun 2024 152,800 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

front subframe corroding

Fail 17 Jun 2024 152,792 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

front subframe corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2023 144,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside main bulbs not fitted correctly

Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,860 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 136,851 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 130,771 miles

Both Nearside & Offside outer sills are corroded

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 127,194 miles

Both nearside &offside outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 127,192 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both nearside &offside outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 111,462 miles

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

Nearside Front slight play inner track arm joint

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 93,935 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 93,935 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release under tension does not release (5.2.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 75,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 57,567 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 57,567 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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YD13 VYJ is a 2013 Dacia Duster in Grey with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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YD13 VYJ is a 2013 Dacia Duster, first registered on 23 April 2013.

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