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SM66 UEF

2017 Ds DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

104,438 mi
Last recorded104,438 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM66 UEF
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 104,438 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2025 95,566 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2023 93,499 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear axle mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2023 93,499 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front low on inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both rear axle mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms rear bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 81,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Dec 2022 81,478 miles

Exhaust mounting defective x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Dec 2021 71,048 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 71,048 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 60,708 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 56,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 56,162 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (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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SM66 UEF is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SM66 UEF is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 2 February 2017.

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