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VU16 NMM

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,507 mi
Last recorded55,507 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
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 NMM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 55,507 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 53,520 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 51,464 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2024 51,466 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2023 49,051 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 44,434 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 44,434 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 27,681 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2021 27,679 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 19,871 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 19,871 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 16,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

coolant on minimum

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 NMM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU16 NMM registered?

VU16 NMM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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