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DK16 VFU

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

48,237 mi
Last recorded48,237 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK16 VFU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 48,237 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 46,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 44,424 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 42,182 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 42,007 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 42,006 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 36,718 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 2,932 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 20,345 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 20,345 miles

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))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 14,313 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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DK16 VFU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK16 VFU registered?

DK16 VFU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 March 2016.

Is DK16 VFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK16 VFU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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