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SP66 VDG

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,841 mi
Last recorded71,841 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP66 VDG
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 71,841 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 71,696 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 71,696 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring missing (5.3.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2024 68,506 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 54,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft oil seal is leaking gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2023 54,551 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers are smeary (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer surface corroding/pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft oil seal is leaking gearbox oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 41,179 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 41,179 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective exhaust hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 33,591 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detaching. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jan 2021 33,591 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade is deteriorated/split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective mount is corroded and detaching. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 33,020 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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SP66 VDG is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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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SP66 VDG is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 September 2016.

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