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GM16 DDK

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Aug 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,218 mi
Last recorded63,218 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM16 DDK
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 63,218 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides only 2.75mm of brake lining remaining, I would strongly advise rectification very soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.2mm above legal limit, worn very low on tread edges and damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.2mm above legal limit, deep cracking within the tread area, also cuts in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.1mm above legal limit, worn very low on tread edges and damaged in the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 0.8 mm above legal limit, significantly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 54,713 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 49,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 45,622 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite severe age cracking no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2023 45,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged with visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing quite severe age cracking no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing age cracking present in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 41,348 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 36,032 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 32,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 32,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 27,173 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING

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

Fail 9 Aug 2019 27,173 miles

DAMAGE TO NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL NO CORDS SHOWING

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

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

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

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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GM16 DDK is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 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 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GM16 DDK is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 12 August 2016.

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