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SS12 SKY

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

60,263 mi
Last recorded60,263 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS12 SKY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 60,263 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 60,263 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 55,629 miles

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

rear stub axle corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2025 55,629 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust mounting corroded away (6.1.2 (a))

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

rear stub axle corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2025 55,358 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both siodes (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

slight damage to front tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 May 2024 50,261 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2024 50,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective supporting hangers corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2023 46,616 miles

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))

Pass 23 May 2022 40,803 miles

Front Exhaust Mounting defective

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

Pass 28 May 2021 34,866 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 34,797 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 27,476 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 20,243 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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SS12 SKY is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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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SS12 SKY is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 8 March 2016.

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