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WT16 LVJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

100,210 mi
Last recorded100,210 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 LVJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 100,210 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 100,210 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 94,734 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 94,734 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2024 89,658 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2024 89,658 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2023 84,111 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 84,111 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2022 78,963 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

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

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

Offside front wheel arch lining requires attention

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2022 78,963 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front wheel arch lining requires attention

Offside front wiper blade smearing

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2021 73,874 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Offside front wheel arch lining damaged

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2021 73,874 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items/areas

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside front wheel arch lining damaged

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2020 69,529 miles

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes worn/deteriorated on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside side skirt security may require attention soon

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Fail 14 Apr 2020 69,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Both front wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm back bushes worn/deteriorated on nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 3 mm, also cracked/perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside side skirt security may require attention soon

Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear axle has areas of corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2019 64,858 miles

Offside 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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WT16 LVJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 WT16 LVJ registered?

WT16 LVJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

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