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VE17 GKU

2017 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,788 mi
Last recorded84,788 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 GKU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 84,788 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2026 84,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2025 77,937 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 71,814 miles

Offside Front TYRE FITTED INCORRECTLY SIDEWALL INSTRUCTION

Fail 26 Jul 2024 71,814 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt RECOMMEND NEW GAITOR (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front TYRE FITTED INCORRECTLY SIDEWALL INSTRUCTION

Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,042 miles

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service light on

Fail 14 Jul 2023 66,039 miles

Front Lower Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (i))

Coolante level LOW

Engine oil level LOW

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Bumper slightly insecure

Offside Front Bumper slightly insecure

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Corroded, both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service light on

Pass 18 Jul 2022 60,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 53,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 48,975 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 48,975 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020

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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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VE17 GKU is a 2017 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VE17 GKU is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2017.

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