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CA16 GPX

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,259 mi
Last recorded66,259 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 GPX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 66,259 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45zr17w (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 66,259 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45zr17w (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 60,369 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 60,369 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2024 51,182 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 51,182 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 41,717 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 41,717 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 26,190 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2022 26,190 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 18,755 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 18,693 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 13,373 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides rear discs corroded on faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 10,914 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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 GPX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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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What year was CA16 GPX registered?

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

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