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SE65 NLC

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,353 mi
Last recorded83,353 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 NLC
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 83,353 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 73,415 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 73,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 67,108 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 57,695 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

trims and covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2021 50,208 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 47,914 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 44,947 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 37,682 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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SE65 NLC is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SE65 NLC registered?

SE65 NLC is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 January 2016.

Is SE65 NLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE65 NLC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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