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ST66 VTJ

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,816 mi
Last recorded66,816 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST66 VTJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 66,816 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 65,139 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 65,139 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner pad does not make sufficient contact with inner disc surface (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2024 63,723 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 25 May 2023 60,260 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 60,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 59,677 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 47,798 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2021 47,798 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective Weld broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 35,990 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 24,045 miles

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to child seats installed

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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ST66 VTJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol 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 ST66 VTJ registered?

ST66 VTJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 December 2016.

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