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AO16 MWX

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,468 mi
Last recorded73,468 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO16 MWX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 73,468 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 22 Aug 2025 73,468 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jul 2024 67,060 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 53,431 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 53,426 miles

Emissions unable to be completed lambda reading outside required parameters - noise from engine and did not want to risk causing damage by carrying out a full emissions test (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 42,092 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust hanger broken

Pass 21 Aug 2021 34,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

tpms on

Fail 21 Aug 2021 34,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms on

Pass 13 Aug 2020 25,750 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust rear box hanger broken

Pass 8 Apr 2019 15,461 miles

Engine covers fitted, obscuring some components

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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AO16 MWX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AO16 MWX registered?

AO16 MWX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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