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KR18 EKL

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,700 mi
Last recorded77,700 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR18 EKL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 77,700 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective Snapped off. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavy cracking age related. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 72,944 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 58,164 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Fail 15 Jun 2023 58,164 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and low on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 20 Jun 2022 48,780 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2022 48,780 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 34,878 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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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KR18 EKL is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KR18 EKL registered?

KR18 EKL is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2018.

Is KR18 EKL safe to buy?

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