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SL17 FVS

2017 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,919 mi
Last recorded57,919 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL17 FVS
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 57,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2025 57,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear axle beam corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2024 46,825 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 14 Oct 2024 46,825 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2023 37,019 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 29,683 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2022 29,683 miles

Exhaust system insecure front (6.1.2 (a))

engine oil low

Pass 11 May 2021 18,752 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,134 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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SL17 FVS is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SL17 FVS registered?

SL17 FVS is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 March 2017.

Is SL17 FVS safe to buy?

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