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RK18 ESY

2018 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,954 mi
Last recorded93,954 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK18 ESY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 93,954 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing and starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 78,062 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 77,820 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 63,716 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2023 52,769 miles

Central Front Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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 rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

brake pedal rubber missing but sufficient anti slip on pedal.

Pass 2 Mar 2022 44,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2022 44,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 36,560 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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RK18 ESY is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RK18 ESY registered?

RK18 ESY is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 15 March 2018.

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