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SL16 AMV

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,357 mi
Last recorded75,357 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 AMV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 75,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 74,586 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Bottom of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Upper Oil leak, but not excessive Top of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 73,212 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leaks from engine lower portion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S/F Lower windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear Brake hose slightly corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2023 73,210 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Front exhaust mounts damaged / split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive slightly oil leaks from engine lower portion (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view N/S/F Lower windscreen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Rear Brake hose slightly corrosion (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Rear exhaust shield insecure

Pass 15 Dec 2022 70,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS light illuminating but not indicating a fault.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2022 70,337 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small chip. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

TPMS light illuminating but not indicating a fault.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 59,481 miles

Front Exhaust attachment bracket corroded and broken

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2022 59,481 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust attachment bracket corroded and broken

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

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

Offside 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 sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 44,874 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 44,874 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2020 31,338 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 28,676 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2019 28,676 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 26,583 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and worn (5.2.3 (d) (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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SL16 AMV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SL16 AMV registered?

SL16 AMV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 March 2016.

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