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VN16 NBL

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,826 mi
Last recorded77,826 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN16 NBL
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 77,826 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 77,826 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 72,062 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 23 Sep 2024 72,059 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed due to perishing of sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm inner edge bald 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 63,931 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 54,033 miles

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 54,033 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2021 42,160 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 May 2021 42,160 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2020 34,171 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 16,082 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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VN16 NBL is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VN16 NBL registered?

VN16 NBL is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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