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SL16 DXD

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

48,189 mi
Last recorded48,189 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 DXD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 48,189 miles

Rear axel corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2026 48,189 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear axel corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2025 44,935 miles

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))

Rear axel corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2024 40,188 miles

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

Rear surface rust underneath

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,335 miles

Rear beam corroded

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 4 Mar 2022 32,972 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 31,755 miles

Front discs worn

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 2 Mar 2020 30,369 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 24,326 miles

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

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))

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 DXD is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol 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 SL16 DXD registered?

SL16 DXD is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 25 March 2016.

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