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WV16 EAW

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,110 mi
Last recorded62,110 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 EAW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 62,110 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 59,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2025 59,410 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 51,583 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jan 2024 51,558 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,086 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre is bald inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2022 35,010 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 28 Jan 2022 35,010 miles

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

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

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 24,669 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 24,669 miles

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

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 23,248 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 1 Oct 2020 23,248 miles

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 19,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 19,107 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 15,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 15,322 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (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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WV16 EAW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 WV16 EAW registered?

WV16 EAW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 March 2016.

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