2013 Dacia Logan — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 2,669 MOT tests, the 2013 Dacia Logan recorded a 79.2% pass rate. Against small family cars of a similar age (19.4% fail rate), the 2013 Logan comes out 1.5pp worse. Failures cluster in lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — lighting & signalling (11.4%) and suspension (8.9%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are headlamp aim, ball joint and washers — headlamp aim alone was recorded 173 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 4.7% in the 0-30k band and 26.5% in the 150k+ band, a 21.8-point spread — more than double.
Split by fuel, diesel examples fail 2.5pp more often than petrol ones (22.0% vs 19.6%) — worth weighing if you have a choice.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 28.9% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 16.6% of tests failed in 2021 against 23.2% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 11.4% | 305 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.9% | 237 |
| 3 | Brakes | 6.0% | 161 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.9% | 130 |
| 5 | Tyres | 3.9% | 103 |
| 6 | Body, structure & corrosion | 2.1% | 57 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Headlamp aim | 173 |
| 2 | Ball joint | 93 |
| 3 | Washers | 80 |
| 4 | Service brake performance | 72 |
| 5 | Linkage pins and bushes | 69 |
| 6 | Tread depth | 59 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 28.9% | 772 |
| 2 | Brakes | 19.6% | 523 |
| 3 | Suspension | 16.0% | 427 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.9% | 211 |
| 5 | Lighting & signalling | 7.4% | 197 |
| 6 | Visibility | 3.8% | 101 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 106 | 4.7% |
| 30-60k | 614 | 16.6% |
| 60-90k | 817 | 20.3% |
| 90-120k | 635 | 24.6% |
| 120-150k | 293 | 24.9% |
| 150k+ | 204 | 26.5% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Diesel | 1,390 | 22.0% |
| Petrol | 1,279 | 19.6% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 542 | 16.6% |
| 2022 | 567 | 21.0% |
| 2023 | 532 | 19.9% |
| 2024 | 536 | 23.7% |
| 2025 | 492 | 23.2% |
What to check before buying a 2013 Logan
On a 2013 Logan, lighting & signalling is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 11.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Lighting & signalling (11.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Suspension (8.9% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Brakes (6.0% of tests): Pads/discs are routine wear; binding, imbalance or corroded pipes are more serious — test for pulling under braking. Typical repair: £100–£350 per axle.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2013 Dacia Logans pass their MOT?
79.2% of the 2,669 2013 Dacia Logan MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 20.8% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2013 Dacia Logan?
Lighting & signalling, recorded in 11.4% of tests, followed by suspension (8.9%).
Does the 2013 Logan get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 4.7% in the 0-30k band to 26.5% in the 150k+ band.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,669 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.