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SM18 VDF

2018 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

55,391 mi
Last recorded55,391 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM18 VDF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 55,391 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2025 53,389 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside / nearside . 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 47,921 miles

Front Inner tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 1 Mar 2024 47,921 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pads damage (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner tyres worn on edge

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 30 Jan 2023 42,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 38,557 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 34,864 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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SM18 VDF is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VDF registered?

SM18 VDF is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 June 2018.

Is SM18 VDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM18 VDF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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