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BV16 FOA

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

46,113 mi
Last recorded46,113 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV16 FOA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 31 Mar 2026 46,113 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 43,658 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 40,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,346 miles

fanbelt cracking

Pass 25 Mar 2022 32,107 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 25,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 20,743 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 14,083 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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BV16 FOA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV16 FOA registered?

BV16 FOA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

Is BV16 FOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV16 FOA shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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