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SY16 YON

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,925 mi
Last recorded70,925 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY16 YON
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 70,925 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 61,263 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 22 May 2025 61,258 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust were bracket is. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexy And Weak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 May 2024 52,422 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 42,770 miles

Exhaust In Poor Condition - Complete System + Front Brackets Broken + Slight Leak From Rear Joint

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2022 35,954 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 31,482 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 26,217 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front section bracket split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 26,217 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective front section bracket split but system still secure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 18,925 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Apr 2019 18,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YON is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc 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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SY16 YON is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 April 2016.

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