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MK20 VXT

2020 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,142 mi
Last recorded48,142 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2020 Ds DS328,246 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK20 VXT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2020
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 48,142 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))

Fail 18 May 2026 48,141 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Pass 23 May 2025 33,195 miles

Front Bonnet strut is loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bot sets are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener, left on passenger seat.

Front Undertray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 May 2025 33,172 miles

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

Front Bonnet strut is loose.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Bot sets are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener, left on passenger seat.

Front Undertray fitted.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn close to 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sets are thin. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 21,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 17,611 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2023 17,563 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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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MK20 VXT is a 2020 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2020 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 28,246 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 6 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MK20 VXT is a 2020 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 March 2020.

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