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TB53 WBA

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,739 mi
Last recorded47,739 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTB53 WBA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 47,739 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2026 47,739 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 44,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2025 44,960 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2024 40,911 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 37,106 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 30,198 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 24,481 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt NSF and NSR

Pass 14 Oct 2020 20,303 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 17,522 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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TB53 WBA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 TB53 WBA registered?

TB53 WBA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 November 2016.

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