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WU65 XAT

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU65 XAT
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 122,992 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 122,984 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened very rusty (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Oct 2024 120,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,771 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested binding brakes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower bump stop missing

Pass 28 Sep 2023 116,197 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 114,485 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 96,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 96,394 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section mounting corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 80,743 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 67,587 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 48,544 miles

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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WU65 XAT is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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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WU65 XAT is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 February 2016.

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