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KW16 VYJ

2016 Ds DS4

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,559 mi
Last recorded60,559 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS447,735 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW16 VYJ
MakeDs
ModelDS4
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 60,559 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener on int mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose & damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, & perished/cracked (5.2.3 (e))

low tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 16 Jul 2025 53,016 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside parking brake low effort

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 53,016 miles

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 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside parking brake low effort

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 44,224 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2024 44,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 36,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside hand brake low effort

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 22 Jul 2022 28,512 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 22,111 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2021 22,100 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2020 17,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2020 17,422 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewalls cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 3 May 2019 11,570 miles

How Reliable is the Ds DS4?

Based on 41,313 MOT tests across 4,661 vehicles.

78.8%
Pass Rate
6,467
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
4,661
On UK Roads
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KW16 VYJ is a 2016 Ds DS4 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 47,735 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Ds DS4 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KW16 VYJ registered?

KW16 VYJ is a 2016 Ds DS4, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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