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SV16 LVU

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,180 mi
Last recorded49,180 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV16 LVU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 49,180 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear split on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 49,159 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At several joint section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield at fuel tank insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 49,032 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At several joint section. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust heat shield at fuel tank insecure.

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 42,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2025 42,680 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Dash indicates battery charge system fault

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 37,027 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 37,016 miles

Exhaust system insecure brackets at front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 29,631 miles

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

Front Exhaust Hangers Snapped (Exhaust Still Secure)

Nearside Front Top Strut Bearing Rough

Pass 16 Mar 2022 23,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, also perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 17,673 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both at 2-3mm 205/54/17 v (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust flexi split (slight leak

Pass 10 Mar 2020 14,890 miles

Front brake discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2019 11,441 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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SV16 LVU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black 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 SV16 LVU registered?

SV16 LVU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 15 March 2016.

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