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SE16 VHG

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

56,452 mi
Last recorded56,452 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE16 VHG
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 56,452 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2025 54,463 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 54,462 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2024 54,051 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 54,047 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS lamp illuminated indicating one or more tyres low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 44,028 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated TPMS lamp illuminated indicating one or more tyres low pressure (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 34,665 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 34,665 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 27,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 15 Sep 2021 27,111 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer edge & sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall badly cracked, no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2020 22,703 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 18,512 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 7 Sep 2019 18,512 miles

Engine cover & undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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SE16 VHG is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 VHG registered?

SE16 VHG is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 July 2016.

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