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SS 9870

2017 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,231 mi
Last recorded69,231 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS 9870
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 69,231 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2026 69,231 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer rear bracket corroded off on lower edge. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2025 60,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting broken /weak, rear mounting broken and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Jun 2025 60,316 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle mounting broken /weak, rear mounting broken and secured with wire (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 50,689 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 50,688 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault Traction control light (7.12 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 1 Jun 2023 40,797 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jun 2023 40,796 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked on sidewall and cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cracked on sidewall, cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Backbox hanger tied up (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Badly cracked, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked, no cord visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 33,023 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear hanger broken but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyre sidewalls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 26,507 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer bracket broken system still supported

Pass 26 Jun 2020 22,868 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2020

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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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SS 9870 is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SS 9870 registered?

SS 9870 is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 April 2017.

Is SS 9870 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SS 9870 shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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