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HK18 GFV

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,930 mi
Last recorded59,930 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK18 GFV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 59,930 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 59,925 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 53,625 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 48,230 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3,5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped/marked/scoured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads (Inner)close to limit ****REQUIRES ATTENTION**** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 23 Feb 2023 43,020 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (requires attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Fail 20 Feb 2023 43,011 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS and OS edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads (requires attention) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS and OS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

full engine covers and undertrays/shields fitted obscuring viewing some testable components.

Pass 8 Feb 2022 35,055 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have a large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 35,055 miles

Engine cover and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have a large lip (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 33,761 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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HK18 GFV is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HK18 GFV registered?

HK18 GFV is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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