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SE16 BYT

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,224 mi
Last recorded72,224 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 BYT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 72,224 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

condition of front discs

Fail 27 Nov 2025 72,224 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear axle (6.1.1 (c) (i))

condition of front discs

Pass 9 Dec 2024 69,775 miles

Offside Rear bumper slightly detached

Pass 13 Dec 2023 67,531 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 63,428 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 59,306 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 55,495 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 55,480 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective Front Hanger (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2020 45,768 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 37,595 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 37,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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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SE16 BYT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 SE16 BYT registered?

SE16 BYT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 11 July 2016.

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