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HV17 SZP

2017 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

66,449 mi
Last recorded66,449 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV17 SZP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 66,449 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2025 66,446 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 63,255 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2024 60,530 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2023 54,988 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2023 54,988 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2022 48,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (nearside and offside) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 39,722 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2020 33,198 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 33,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2020

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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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HV17 SZP is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HV17 SZP registered?

HV17 SZP is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 April 2017.

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