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AF16 KAA

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

49,418 mi
Last recorded49,418 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 KAA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 49,418 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 46,963 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 46,963 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 44,911 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Mar 2024 44,877 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 42,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 35,703 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 32,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 27,736 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 27,736 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ds DS3?

Based on 289,414 MOT tests across 35,001 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,540
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
35,001
On UK Roads
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AF16 KAA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF16 KAA registered?

AF16 KAA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 12 March 2016.

Is AF16 KAA safe to buy?

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