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BU16 FRO

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,604 mi
Last recorded56,604 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU16 FRO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Feb 2026 56,604 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 54,085 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush very slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 26 Feb 2024 47,767 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 42,252 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2022 36,151 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 31,024 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 28,178 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 27 Feb 2019 18,643 miles

Offside Front slight play in suspension top mount

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 FRO 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 100%.

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 FRO registered?

BU16 FRO is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is BU16 FRO safe to buy?

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