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VE17 GMZ

2017 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,566 mi
Last recorded65,566 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE17 GMZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 65,566 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 56,138 miles

Front factory fitted engine trims and covers,

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides, small, (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 49,659 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 42,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 36,860 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 36,860 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 31,893 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 31,893 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2020 30,574 miles

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

Pass 19 May 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 GMZ is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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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What year was VE17 GMZ registered?

VE17 GMZ is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 May 2017.

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