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SD16 RBV

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,944 mi
Last recorded56,944 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD16 RBV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 56,944 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Handbrake needs attention

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 54,525 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear bump stop missing

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 44,499 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2023 44,498 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 33,447 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 33,447 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 30,321 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 25,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 21,149 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 21,148 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 19,738 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 15,246 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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SD16 RBV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 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 SD16 RBV registered?

SD16 RBV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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