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BW65 KDZ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

39,348 mi
Last recorded39,348 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW65 KDZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 39,348 miles

Exhaust centre to rear corroded

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 34,290 miles

Exhaust system front to rear corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Puncture repaired central tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has wear

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2024 34,171 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust system front to rear corroded

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

Nearside Front Upper Top mount has wear

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 29,825 miles

Exhaust system front to rear corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2023 29,825 miles

Exhaust system front to rear corroded

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 29,810 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system front to rear corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2022 26,170 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Aug 2022 26,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 21,920 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2021 21,920 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Tail pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 18,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advised to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advised to replace (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust tail pipe loose/rattling

Pass 7 Sep 2019 15,498 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 15,498 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 10,440 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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BW65 KDZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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BW65 KDZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 25 January 2016.

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