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SM18 HXL

2018 Ds DS3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

37,196 mi
Last recorded37,196 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 HXL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 37,196 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 37,196 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2025 29,538 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 29,538 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2024 25,473 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2024 25,472 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 21,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2022 16,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 13,558 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 13,558 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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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SM18 HXL is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SM18 HXL registered?

SM18 HXL is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2018.

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