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HT12 MVE

2012 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,653 mi
Last recorded19,653 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT12 MVE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 19,653 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 18,299 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 18,266 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side rear brake pipe / hose to rear calipers corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Mar 2023 15,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Mar 2023 15,429 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour White. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer sidewall has cords showing through cracks. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush perished/worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at caliper. (1.1.11 (c))

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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HT12 MVE is a 2012 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HT12 MVE registered?

HT12 MVE is a 2012 Ds DS3, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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