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SE16 VGZ

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,268 mi
Last recorded77,268 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 VGZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 77,268 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2024 63,583 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 63,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed to the extent that steering is affected (2.1.3 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2023 58,399 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 49,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 37,258 miles

Exhaust Flexible Joint Peeling But Not Leaking Exhaust Gasses

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 32,839 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 32,839 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 16,831 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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SE16 VGZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VGZ registered?

SE16 VGZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 June 2016.

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