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MV18 XEA

2018 Ds DS3

Cream Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,953 mi
Last recorded56,953 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV18 XEA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,953 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Mar 2026 56,945 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn bald (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 53,265 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 46,996 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 38,984 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 38,984 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,381 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2022 29,381 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2021 19,091 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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MV18 XEA is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Cream 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 MV18 XEA registered?

MV18 XEA is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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