2013 · 11 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2013 Dacia Logan MOT pass rate and common faults

414 MOT tests in 2024. 63.3% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

95Below average
Passed first time63.3%
Failed or needed repairs36.7%
Typical mileage at test86,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 414 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn4.3%
  2. Headlamp aim: too low3.9%
  3. Horn: not working3.1%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.9%
  5. Service brake performance: excessively binding2.9%
  6. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4%
    12 marked dangerous
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid1.7%
  8. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements1.7%
  9. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick1.7%
    11 marked dangerous

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics19.8%
  2. Brakes14.3%
  3. Suspension13.8%
  4. Tyres6.5%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.8%
  6. Body & chassis3.9%
  7. Emissions & leaks3.1%
  8. Steering1.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm18.6%
  2. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure12.6%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.9%
  4. Linkage pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn8.7%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick6.5%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2013 Dacia Logan?

In 2024, 63.3% of 2013 Dacia Logan cars passed their MOT first time, across 414 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Dacia Logan?

The most common failure reasons were suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn; headlamp aim: too low; horn: not working. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2013 Dacia Logan reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 95, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).