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NL18 KTE

2018 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,518 mi
Last recorded46,518 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL18 KTE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 46,518 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust flex/pipe clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front fuse box cover found on top of battery. Replaced cover over fuse box.

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

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

tpms light on dash

Pass 2 Apr 2024 35,042 miles

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

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

TPMS Light On

Fail 2 Apr 2024 35,036 miles

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

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

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

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

TPMS Light On

Pass 31 Mar 2023 29,609 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 25,326 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 20,290 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2021 20,290 miles

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

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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NL18 KTE 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 NL18 KTE registered?

NL18 KTE is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 March 2018.

Is NL18 KTE safe to buy?

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