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SY18 SDO

2018 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,265 mi
Last recorded70,265 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 SDO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 70,265 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at front clamp, also flexi slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2025 70,265 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at front clamp, also flexi slightly split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 55,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2024 55,542 miles

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

Central Exhaust mounting defective bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 44,381 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 44,381 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 32,610 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 32,610 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 30,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,105 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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SY18 SDO is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SY18 SDO registered?

SY18 SDO is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2018.

Is SY18 SDO safe to buy?

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