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FD17 KVT

2017 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS546,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD17 KVT
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 130,593 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2025 130,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters on headlamp units have no effect (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low Adjusters on headlamp units have no effect (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine fault message on dash

Nearside Headlight bracket loose ( missing clip )

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 115,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2024 115,428 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In tread ()

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 99,367 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm and bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 77,313 miles

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 77,278 miles

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 66,416 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing close to legal limit 2 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And close to legal limit 3 mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2020

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How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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FD17 KVT is a 2017 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.2% with a typical mileage of 46,752 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 9 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD17 KVT registered?

FD17 KVT is a 2017 Ds DS5, first registered on 27 May 2017.

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