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SO65 DLY

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

160,030 mi
Last recorded160,030 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 DLY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 160,030 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 160,030 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 140,137 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 139,945 miles

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

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 119,386 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2024 119,384 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 85,704 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres n/s and o/s wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 78,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b on 38mm (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2022 78,985 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inside pads unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b on 38mm (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 72,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 72,272 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to measure (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 61,192 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 53,046 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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SO65 DLY is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 SO65 DLY registered?

SO65 DLY is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 6 January 2016.

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