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DF16 CWM

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,246 mi
Last recorded55,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF16 CWM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 55,246 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f roadwheel damaged

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.rear axel corroded

Fail 22 Jun 2026 55,246 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear worn and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f roadwheel damaged

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.rear axel corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 45,250 miles

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.rear axel corroded.

Fail 23 Jun 2025 45,250 miles

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

various components corroded.exhaust corroded.rear axel corroded.

Pass 28 Jun 2024 33,348 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 26,009 miles

Offside Front ABS sensor wire incorrectly routed and not clipped in place.

Fail 24 Jun 2023 25,996 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front ABS sensor wire incorrectly routed and not clipped in place.

Pass 20 Jun 2022 20,640 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 11,805 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 9,449 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 2,630 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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DF16 CWM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DF16 CWM registered?

DF16 CWM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 June 2016.

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