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BT16 WTZ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,640 mi
Last recorded102,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 WTZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 102,640 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2025 91,280 miles

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

chip on windscreen with in mot limit.

Fail 8 Aug 2025 91,278 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Crack in pipe before flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 77,885 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 77,884 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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 70,676 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 64,547 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 58,426 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 52,601 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 44,031 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

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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BT16 WTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BT16 WTZ registered?

BT16 WTZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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