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SM16 VKF

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

112,180 mi
Last recorded112,180 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM16 VKF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 112,180 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2025 112,180 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 101,774 miles

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Fail 19 Sep 2024 101,774 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust showing signs of deterioration

Pass 20 Sep 2023 87,417 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 66,647 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 58,799 miles

under tray fitted

damage to front panel

engine cover fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2020 51,917 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2019 43,469 miles

advise exhaust rear support bracket broken

advise front w/blades smearing screen slightly

advise o/s/f and n/s/f rear w/bone bushes perished

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 VKF is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey 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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What year was SM16 VKF registered?

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

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