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CA16 GRU

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,845 mi
Last recorded48,845 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 GRU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 48,845 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Nov 2025 48,845 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 41,176 miles

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

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))

Fail 19 Nov 2024 41,176 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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 22 Nov 2023 35,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 35,093 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 30,219 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 25,738 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 19,461 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 28 Oct 2020 19,461 miles

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

TPMS light on

Nearside & offside front tyre treads cracking

Offside rear tyre tread cracking

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 22 May 2019 12,226 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

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 GRU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 GRU registered?

CA16 GRU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 May 2016.

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