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SY18 VFD

2018 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,439 mi
Last recorded69,439 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY18 VFD
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 69,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge (slight) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 9 Dec 2025 69,439 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Front flexi pipe split (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Idle speed erratic between70-1000rpm

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Edge (slight) (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Axle corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Nov 2024 54,236 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 40,303 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 28,144 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 18,789 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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 VFD is a 2018 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

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What year was SY18 VFD registered?

SY18 VFD is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 June 2018.

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