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WL65 DXT

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,949 mi
Last recorded79,949 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL65 DXT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 79,949 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plates both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 25 Jun 2026 79,949 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plates both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2025 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm and cracking on sidewall 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 62,776 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2023 54,885 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2023 54,885 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive backing plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 44,330 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 44,318 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush , both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive brake backing plate corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 33,288 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 25,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 15,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2019 15,981 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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WL65 DXT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WL65 DXT registered?

WL65 DXT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 19 February 2016.

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