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CA16 FBU

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,554 mi
Last recorded108,554 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 FBU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 108,554 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive around rear of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 98,977 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 May 2025 98,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 May 2024 88,613 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front coolant low

Fail 13 May 2024 88,612 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust pipe mount corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front coolant low

Pass 27 Apr 2023 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise coolant low

Fail 27 Apr 2023 77,803 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive leaking onto gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

advise coolant low

Pass 13 May 2022 64,100 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 55,532 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 May 2020 50,527 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,562 miles

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

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

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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CA16 FBU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 CA16 FBU registered?

CA16 FBU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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