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FA17 MKO

2017 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,692 mi
Last recorded39,692 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA17 MKO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2026 39,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Mar 2025 37,345 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 33,511 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Jul 2024 33,511 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Jul 2023 27,297 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 22,584 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 15,230 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 9,383 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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FA17 MKO is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FA17 MKO registered?

FA17 MKO is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 3 August 2017.

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