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SE62 XCS

2012 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,858 mi
Last recorded85,858 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE62 XCS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 85,858 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 84,682 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 83,210 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 80,852 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 79,064 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2021 74,883 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 74,882 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 70,263 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 62,280 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 62,280 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 58,116 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 58,116 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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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SE62 XCS is a 2012 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

The Ds DS3 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 14 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SE62 XCS registered?

SE62 XCS is a 2012 Ds DS3, first registered on 23 October 2012.

Is SE62 XCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE62 XCS shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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