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RV16 YDL

2016 Ds DS4

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,210 mi
Last recorded94,210 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS447,735 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV16 YDL
MakeDs
ModelDS4
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 94,210 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2026 94,207 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2025 88,334 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 8 May 2025 88,334 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))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 84,468 miles
Fail 16 May 2024 84,468 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2023 76,432 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 71,515 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2022 71,515 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2021 63,104 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 54,928 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 44,087 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 44,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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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RV16 YDL is a 2016 Ds DS4 in Purple 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RV16 YDL registered?

RV16 YDL is a 2016 Ds DS4, first registered on 28 March 2016.

Is RV16 YDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV16 YDL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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