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SO65 TAV

2016 Ds DS3

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,753 mi
Last recorded66,753 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO65 TAV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 66,753 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower sill trim loose

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2026 66,753 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective centre mount corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Lower sill trim loose

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2025 59,766 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 May 2025 59,762 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective centre bracket corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 May 2024 54,382 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre mounting corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.7mm, worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 May 2023 46,544 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2023 46,544 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2022 39,188 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges, secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 May 2022 39,188 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 50kgs (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner and outer edges, secondary grooves (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 26,454 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Oct 2020 26,454 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure brackets corroded off (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4-5000 miles remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 18,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front tyres slightly wearing on inner edges

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 TAV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 TAV registered?

SO65 TAV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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