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SR16 WZM

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,816 mi
Last recorded91,816 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR16 WZM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 91,816 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2026 91,816 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 82,356 miles

coolant level low

Pass 31 Jan 2024 73,890 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 73,889 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 65,902 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 63,371 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 58,586 miles

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

Nearside Front day running lamp missing

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 53,933 miles

Nearside Front day running lamp missing

Fail 6 Aug 2020 53,933 miles

Central Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Lower engine under tray unscure

Nearside Front day running lamp missing

Pass 26 Jul 2019 43,532 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 43,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bracket broken (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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SR16 WZM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SR16 WZM registered?

SR16 WZM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 August 2016.

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