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VX16 UBV

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,992 mi
Last recorded98,992 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 UBV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 98,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 98,992 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective corroded through (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Engine mounting excessively loose bolt loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 93,057 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 87,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 78,431 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 75,499 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of both tyres have steep wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge uneven wear (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 75,498 miles

Central Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps not working (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working No sound from pump (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working No sound from pump (3.5 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge of both tyres have steep wear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge uneven wear (stepped) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 70,635 miles

Central Front Lower Undertray fitted some test items not fully seen

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Nearside lamp (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2020 68,976 miles

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides and have corrosion build up on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2020 68,976 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 45 17 88V XL Michelin (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Under tray fitted some test items not fully seen

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides and have corrosion build up on braking surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,257 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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VX16 UBV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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.

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What year was VX16 UBV registered?

VX16 UBV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 17 March 2016.

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