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SY16 NSZ

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,948 mi
Last recorded39,948 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 NSZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 39,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At rear silencer joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose section. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Flexi hose section. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 28,783 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 28,779 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 26,178 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2023 26,178 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 21,766 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,059 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,806 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 12,646 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2019 12,646 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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 NSZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NSZ registered?

SY16 NSZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 March 2016.

Is SY16 NSZ safe to buy?

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