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SY16 JPX

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

79,457 mi
Last recorded79,457 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 JPX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 79,457 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2025 76,612 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jan 2025 76,608 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play +rubber split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 68,493 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 68,493 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 62,325 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre mounting corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2023 62,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test removed from interior mirror ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust centre mounting corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2022 53,980 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 48,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 40,098 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads getting low Brake discs getting rusty and grooved (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 30,316 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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SY16 JPX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SY16 JPX registered?

SY16 JPX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

Is SY16 JPX safe to buy?

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