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SC16 YYM

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

87,141 mi
Last recorded87,141 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC16 YYM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2025 87,141 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 79,023 miles

Nearside Front Body not fully secure damage to NSF wing however unlikely to cause injury to anyone (6.2.2 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obstructing view of certain components

Fail 4 Aug 2023 79,023 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Appears pad face has come away from backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread heavily cracked chords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Body not fully secure damage to NSF wing however unlikely to cause injury to anyone (6.2.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view of certain components

Pass 21 Jul 2022 68,815 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 52,910 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust centre pipe mounting slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack on shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 39,619 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 26,282 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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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SC16 YYM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 41,600 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SC16 YYM registered?

SC16 YYM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 June 2016.

Is SC16 YYM safe to buy?

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