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CA70 CEF

2020 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

51,788 mi
Last recorded51,788 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2020 Ds DS328,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA70 CEF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,500cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 51,788 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 51,522 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 45,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2024 45,309 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 36,168 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (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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CA70 CEF is a 2020 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2020 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 28,246 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 6 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA70 CEF registered?

CA70 CEF is a 2020 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 October 2020.

Is CA70 CEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA70 CEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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