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VE16 JKY

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,144 mi
Last recorded104,144 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE16 JKY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 104,144 miles
Fail 2 May 2026 104,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 100,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2022 100,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad on minimum limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 93,497 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 93,484 miles

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

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 10 Nov 2020 82,913 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 70,731 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2019 70,430 miles

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

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

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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VE16 JKY is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 VE16 JKY registered?

VE16 JKY is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 May 2016.

Is VE16 JKY safe to buy?

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