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SM16 VJX

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,263 mi
Last recorded25,263 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VJX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2026 25,263 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2025 22,477 miles

outstanding airbag recall on vehicle do not drive issued by manufacturer

Pass 15 Jul 2024 20,073 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 17,906 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 15,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,031 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 11,307 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between CAT and centre section has slight exhaust leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 8,228 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 VJX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SM16 VJX registered?

SM16 VJX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 June 2016.

Is SM16 VJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM16 VJX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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