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AP16 VPM

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,813 mi
Last recorded66,813 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP16 VPM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 66,813 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 61,990 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 57,261 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 57,261 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 52,039 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 47,432 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts getting low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Attention needed! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 41,454 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 29,771 miles

Light rusting on rear brake discs

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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AP16 VPM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AP16 VPM registered?

AP16 VPM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is AP16 VPM safe to buy?

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