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SE08 SAZ

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,976 mi
Last recorded44,976 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE08 SAZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 44,976 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 44,975 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 34,262 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Manufactures suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 26,650 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 26,646 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2021 25,881 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on sidewall

Pass 10 Dec 2020 23,963 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2019 21,911 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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SE08 SAZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 SE08 SAZ registered?

SE08 SAZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 October 2016.

Is SE08 SAZ safe to buy?

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