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WN16 LVW

2016 Ds DS3

Silver Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,587 mi
Last recorded86,587 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN16 LVW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 86,587 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2026 86,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 83,851 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2025 83,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 81,187 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 78,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 78,724 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 74,873 miles

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 74,873 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 27 Mar 2021 53,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2021 53,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear 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 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 37,573 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,843 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 24,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed damaged in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WN16 LVW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Silver with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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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WN16 LVW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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