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HV18 BZE

2018 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,371 mi
Last recorded91,371 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV18 BZE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 91,371 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 91,371 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive c/o too high (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust bracket weld split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2025 74,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 58,772 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2024 58,651 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both wishbone front bushes bonding split excessively (wheels jacked) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2023 43,038 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 43,038 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 22,747 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 7,631 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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HV18 BZE is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Grey 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 HV18 BZE registered?

HV18 BZE is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is HV18 BZE safe to buy?

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