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WL16 HLP

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,985 mi
Last recorded115,985 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL16 HLP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 115,985 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 115,985 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 109,688 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 109,686 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,724 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 68,347 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 68,053 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Aug 2021 56,548 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt cracked/ perished

rear seats folded down at time of test

Fail 10 Aug 2021 56,548 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

auxiliary drive belt cracked/ perished

rear seats folded down at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2020 48,022 miles

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Fail 10 Sep 2020 48,022 miles

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

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

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

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

under trays / engine / body covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

Pass 19 Jul 2019 27,415 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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WL16 HLP is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 WL16 HLP registered?

WL16 HLP is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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