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YA16 NBM

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

73,699 mi
Last recorded73,699 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA16 NBM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2025 73,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 73,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 64,094 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2025 64,023 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 51,170 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 51,167 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 39,962 miles

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

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

b zone screen slight damage

Fail 5 Jan 2023 39,962 miles

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

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

b zone screen slight damage

Pass 19 May 2022 35,270 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 26,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened PLUS PADS GETTING LOW (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2020 21,324 miles

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))

Pass 29 May 2019 11,851 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2018 5,916 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under covers obstructing view

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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YA16 NBM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA16 NBM registered?

YA16 NBM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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