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VO16 YAE

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

103,251 mi
Last recorded103,251 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO16 YAE
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 103,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Pitted on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Emits partial white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Pitted on outer friction surface & scored on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage in various areas of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 103,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Pitted on outer friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Emits partial white light (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 2.0mm on inner tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded/Pitted on outer friction surface & scored on inner friction surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip damage in various areas of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 87,429 miles

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 87,429 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust mounting defective front and centre all snapped ,only just met mot requirements (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2023 78,127 miles

Front front number plate detreated but not to be misread

Pass 25 Jan 2022 64,361 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel slightly tight to rotate by hand

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 50,648 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 43,279 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 43,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 31,867 miles

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

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 YAE is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YAE is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 11 March 2016.

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