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CA16 NFD

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

87,406 mi
Last recorded87,406 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA16 NFD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 87,406 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2026 87,406 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 76,758 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 76,758 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 64,532 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2024 64,531 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2023 58,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023 58,298 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 50,277 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 50,277 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2021 50,255 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Dec 2020 45,728 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 39,385 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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CA16 NFD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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