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CA16 VFO

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

67,829 mi
Last recorded67,829 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 67,829 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 67,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure heatshield (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 61,891 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,836 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 61,836 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2023 54,995 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 54,848 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between treadblocks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 51,618 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 48,397 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 46,228 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 46,209 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2019 32,451 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 VFO is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFO registered?

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

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