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SM16 XSH

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,800 mi
Last recorded53,800 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 53,800 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 53,800 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 47,713 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 46,283 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 43,220 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 43,219 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 36,091 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2020 28,310 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 21,863 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 XSH is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XSH registered?

SM16 XSH is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is SM16 XSH safe to buy?

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