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BT16 ZZS

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,021 mi
Last recorded67,021 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT16 ZZS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 67,021 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting too mishape on inner edges

Pass 25 Sep 2024 58,512 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 58,511 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 54,166 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Fail 22 Sep 2023 54,166 miles

Offside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front exhaust bracket broken but system still adequately supported

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside front worn on inner and 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 49,637 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 42,846 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 18 Nov 2020 35,431 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Service light on

Pass 21 May 2019 21,657 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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BT16 ZZS 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 77.8%.

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 BT16 ZZS registered?

BT16 ZZS is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 May 2016.

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