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DF16 CVW

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,836 mi
Last recorded89,836 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 CVW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 89,836 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 83,616 miles

both front tyre close to limit of 1.6mm

front lower arm bushes worn / poor condition

long parking brake lever travle

Pass 27 Mar 2024 67,593 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 67,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 66,779 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 57,240 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 46,653 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 38,460 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front,inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 22,835 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2019 22,835 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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DF16 CVW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DF16 CVW registered?

DF16 CVW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 June 2016.

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