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SW65 MXM

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,028 mi
Last recorded92,028 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW65 MXM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2025 92,028 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 92,022 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 91,002 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 91,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 81,496 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 81,193 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2022 72,748 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 67,081 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 67,081 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 54,783 miles

bottom radiator hose fractured

Pass 29 Jan 2020 49,108 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 35,900 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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SW65 MXM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red 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 SW65 MXM registered?

SW65 MXM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 24 January 2016.

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