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VU16 FGZ

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,840 mi
Last recorded50,840 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 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

RegistrationVU16 FGZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2025 50,840 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 50,840 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 45,217 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 41,382 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 37,987 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 33,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 30,901 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 27,302 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Dec 2018 22,712 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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VU16 FGZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VU16 FGZ registered?

VU16 FGZ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is VU16 FGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU16 FGZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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