CarVerify

Free Car Check

SE65 PLU

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

71,041 mi
Last recorded71,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Ds
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSE65 PLU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 71,041 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2025 71,040 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 65,090 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,083 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 49,976 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Exhaust mounting defective bracket at the rear snapped but still exhaust still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 35,413 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2020 29,491 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 21,311 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but not in drivers view (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2019 21,309 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective lamp lense smashed leaving sharp edges (4.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split but not in drivers view (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
Full Ds DS3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SE65 PLU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SE65 PLU?

You can check the full history of SE65 PLU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SE65 PLU registered?

SE65 PLU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

Is SE65 PLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SE65 PLU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SE65 PLU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SE65 PLU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.