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KM16 ZVX

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,746 mi
Last recorded126,746 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 ZVX
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2026 126,746 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Both (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Coolant Level Low

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2025 103,107 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Fail 13 Aug 2025 102,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coolant leak

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres 235/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 93,807 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2023 93,115 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

tyre pressure warning lamp on indicates low tyre pressure

Pass 30 Dec 2022 88,577 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 79,902 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 71,032 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 54,903 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 45,183 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 45,183 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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KM16 ZVX 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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What year was KM16 ZVX registered?

KM16 ZVX is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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