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SA16 ZXW

2016 Ds DS4

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

73,966 mi
Last recorded73,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS447,735 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA16 ZXW
MakeDs
ModelDS4
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 73,966 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and Nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak on engine

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside front wishbones front bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

Pass 23 Jan 2025 69,767 miles

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring light on dash

oil leak on engine

Pass 15 Jan 2024 61,975 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front discs wearing slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

oil leak from engine / gearbox

Pass 26 Jan 2023 49,813 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil and on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Fail 12 Jan 2023 49,418 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative Offside and nearside (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside edge worn and cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oil and on the under tray (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

tyre pressure monitor light on dash

Pass 20 Jan 2022 39,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine covered in oi, leaking on undershield also (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 27,805 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears have slight deterioration on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low approx 6-7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

coolant bottle almost empty

Fail 9 Nov 2020 27,186 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall damaged, cord shown (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rears have slight deterioration on edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads getting low approx 6-7mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Offside and nearside rears (1.2.1 (e))

coolant bottle almost empty

Pass 24 May 2019 20,607 miles

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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SA16 ZXW is a 2016 Ds DS4 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

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SA16 ZXW is a 2016 Ds DS4, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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