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VX16 YBO

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

70,406 mi
Last recorded70,406 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 YBO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 70,406 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 70,399 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 64,540 miles

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

Fail 20 May 2025 64,539 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 23 May 2024 50,881 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 50,881 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2023 42,634 miles

Exhaust mounting defective front and rear have broken welds / Advise to re-weld . (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 33,243 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 4 May 2022 33,243 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exhaust mount (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2021 27,785 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 27,783 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 27,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 19,150 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 19,150 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 12,302 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 12,302 miles

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

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

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 YBO is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 YBO registered?

VX16 YBO is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 2 March 2016.

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