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DG16 YPD

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,223 mi
Last recorded97,223 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG16 YPD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 97,223 miles

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded and brackets part broken

Fail 15 Jun 2026 97,222 miles

Emissions unable to be completed oil level too low (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter area ( oil level low) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

exhaust corroded and brackets part broken

tpms light on dash

Pass 23 Apr 2025 85,244 miles

DOES EMMIT INTERMITENT SMOKE OIL LEVEL LOW EMISSIONS PASSED

Fail 17 Apr 2025 85,052 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DOES EMMIT INTERMITENT SMOKE OIL LEVEL LOW EMISSIONS PASSED

Pass 23 Nov 2023 64,663 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 54,262 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 44,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 37,251 miles

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

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 8 Aug 2019 27,825 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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DG16 YPD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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What year was DG16 YPD registered?

DG16 YPD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 May 2016.

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