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SM16 TVT

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,763 mi
Last recorded31,763 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 TVT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 31,763 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 31,763 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device ineffective track tod locking nut lose (5.3.6 (b))

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring not seated correctly

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 29,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged chunk out of sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tear and chunk in sidewall marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 26,844 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2022 23,058 miles

front under tray fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2022 23,058 miles

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

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

front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2021 17,292 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 17,291 miles

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

rear exhaust mount u/s

Pass 14 Nov 2020 15,121 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

rear exhaust mount burst

Pass 28 May 2019 12,778 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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SM16 TVT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue 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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SM16 TVT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 June 2016.

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