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VK16 TZW

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

72,962 mi
Last recorded72,962 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK16 TZW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 72,962 miles

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

Fail 30 Aug 2025 72,959 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper shocker bearing

Offside Rear wheel damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2024 68,306 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 68,306 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 63,738 miles

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

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 63,738 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

General corrosion to underside

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 56,109 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 49,451 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2021 49,451 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 45,784 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 39,315 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 39,315 miles

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

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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VK16 TZW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 VK16 TZW registered?

VK16 TZW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 April 2016.

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