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BU16 FPF

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,477 mi
Last recorded48,477 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FPF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 48,477 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2025 48,472 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2024 45,286 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2023 38,830 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 32,833 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 30,988 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 25,627 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw. ()

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

Partially removed rear accessory seat cover to enable correct operation of rear centre seat belt.

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust support bracket weld broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 23,071 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 19,331 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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BU16 FPF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue 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 BU16 FPF registered?

BU16 FPF is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 March 2016.

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