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SJ16 SBA

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

61,352 mi
Last recorded61,352 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ16 SBA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 61,352 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2025 58,155 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 58,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 51,434 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and offside rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 43,782 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 43,782 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 36,901 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2022 36,901 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 28,992 miles

rear brake discs corroded and scored

front tyre treads low

Pass 22 Jul 2020 21,953 miles

both front tyre treads low and wearing on inner edges

nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jul 2019 15,750 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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SJ16 SBA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SJ16 SBA registered?

SJ16 SBA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 22 July 2016.

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