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VK66 VYX

2016 Ds DS3

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

70,845 mi
Last recorded70,845 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK66 VYX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 70,845 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 61,244 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 51,117 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 48,829 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 40,529 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 40,529 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Backbox mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2020 34,155 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Dec 2020 34,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front s (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 27,967 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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VK66 VYX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VK66 VYX registered?

VK66 VYX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 25 October 2016.

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