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VO16 MFJ

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,713 mi
Last recorded52,713 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 MFJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 52,713 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 44,225 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2024 44,225 miles

Brake disc contaminated both front (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 43,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2023 40,755 miles

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

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

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2022 37,127 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both outer sill trims insecure

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Fail 5 Jul 2022 37,124 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

both outer sill trims insecure

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 2 Jul 2021 28,188 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Fail 1 Jul 2021 28,183 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

under trays fitted preventing full inspection

Pass 13 Jul 2020 22,445 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 16,497 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 15 Jul 2018 11,132 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2018 11,132 miles

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

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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VO16 MFJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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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VO16 MFJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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