Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2013 Dacia Logan?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2013 Dacia Logan?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2013 Dacia Logan?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2013 Dacia Logan vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

43% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2013 Dacia Logan reliable?

Based on MOT data from 506 vehicles, the 2013 Dacia Logan has a first-time MOT pass rate of 79.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2013 Dacia Logan?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2013 Dacia Logan are: Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (60.4% of vehicles), Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (58% of vehicles), Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (37.2% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2013 Dacia Logan?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Dacia Logan (2013)

506 real MOT outcomes analysed • 79.7% first-time pass rate

2013 Dacia Logan

CarHunch analysed 506 real MOT records for the 2013 Dacia Logan. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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This 2013 Dacia Logan sits right at the UK average pass rate of 79.7%, so it's about as reliable as the typical car its age — but 42.9% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is significantly high and a serious buyer concern worth investigating on any used example you're considering. Petrol and diesel variants are equally dependable in this cohort, both hovering just under 80%.

With a median mileage of 77,651 miles for an 11-year-old car, these Logans show fairly typical wear for their age. The average car racked up 2.53 failures and 12.6 advisories per test, suggesting routine wear items (suspension, lighting, brakes) are the real maintenance burden rather than catastrophic breakdowns; budget for regular servicing and have any potential purchase thoroughly inspected for past damage or neglect before committing.

The 2013 Dacia Logan has a decent first-time pass rate (79.7%), but a higher-than-average share of vehicles have had serious defects recorded — the individual vehicle's history matters a lot here.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

79.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

42.9%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

2.53

Over 11.5 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

78k

Middle half: 54k–98k

For context

🔧 Average reliability. Passes at roughly the UK rate — not a standout, not a problem vehicle. Individual history makes all the difference.

🔧 Expect consumable spend. An average of 12.6 advisories per vehicle tells you wear items (tyres, brakes) get flagged regularly. Budget for them — they're not surprises.

🔍 The dangerous defect figure is real. Most are one-off tyre failures or brake issues — not structural problems. But it's exactly why checking the individual vehicle's history is essential, not optional.

These stats describe 506 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 506 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 60.4%

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Brake wear 35.2%

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin · Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Other issues 17.8%

Horn not working · Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension & steering 15.3%

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement · Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Lighting 15%

Nearside Headlamp aim too low · Offside Headlamp aim too low

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2013.

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Before you buy a 2013 Dacia Logan

Based on MOT data from 506 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 42.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Diesel (52%)	261	79.9%	2.55
Petrol (48%)	244	79.6%	2.51

Colour Breakdown

Based on 16,074 Dacia Logan vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

White 35%

5,632

Blue 17.5%

2,808

Red 14.1%

2,272

Black 13%

2,085

Grey 10.7%

1,713

Silver 5%

804

Beige 3.6%

579

Brown 1.1%

176

Maroon 0%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2013 Dacia Logan vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

77,651

typical

54,232

low mileage

97,622

high mileage

Half of all 2013 Dacia Logan vehicles fall between 54,232 and 97,622 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 54,232 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 54,232–97,622 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2013 Dacia Logans sit.

⚠ Over 131,789 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2013 Dacia Logan — Still on the Road

Most 2013 Dacia Logans are still being driven.

374 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 — 79% of the peak remain.

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

11.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

2.53

Avg failures per vehicle

12.6

Avg advisories per vehicle

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