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SL16 HGO

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,846 mi
Last recorded53,846 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 HGO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 53,846 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2026 53,846 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2025 50,721 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outside edge

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

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

Fail 17 Jan 2025 50,721 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing outside edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inside edge

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and small cuts in inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2024 42,868 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and small cuts in inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2023 35,984 miles

cut in n/s rear tyre sidewall

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2022 30,463 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 28,593 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))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 22,058 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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SL16 HGO is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HGO registered?

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

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