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SL16 PFV

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,724 mi
Last recorded75,724 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL16 PFV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 75,724 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 64,871 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 56,997 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 56,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 54,693 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 44,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 33,618 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 23,819 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 13,385 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 PFV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 PFV registered?

SL16 PFV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

Is SL16 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL16 PFV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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