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SL66 GZN

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

78,361 mi
Last recorded78,361 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL66 GZN
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 78,361 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 73,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner & outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 73,400 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Emitting white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner & outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2024 73,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure one bolt is missing, and bolts are loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in tyre, only runflat type tyre fitted to vehicle (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 60,494 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 60,470 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition windscreen is loose on the nearside (3.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front bumper loose

Nearside side skirt loose

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

front washer jets require adjustment

mid to rear exhaust seal blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2022 44,512 miles

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))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 44,512 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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 31 May 2021 29,955 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened making noises when turning steering from lock to lock on turn plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2021 29,955 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened making noises when turning steering from lock to lock on turn plates (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 28,194 miles

Offside Front top mount bearing sticking in operation

Fail 21 Sep 2020 28,194 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front top mount bearing sticking in operation

Pass 27 Sep 2019 26,146 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 26,146 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Sep 2019 26,146 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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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SL66 GZN is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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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SL66 GZN is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 September 2016.

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