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BG16 XKU

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG16 XKU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 100,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 88,162 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ chassis rail near rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/chassis rail near rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2024 88,162 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/ chassis rail near rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill/chassis rail near rear axle mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 77,910 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 76,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 76,679 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads low? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,453 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 32,990 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 16,682 miles

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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BG16 XKU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BG16 XKU registered?

BG16 XKU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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