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YA65 ZMV

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

44,099 mi
Last recorded44,099 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA65 ZMV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 44,099 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 Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jun 2025 38,232 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 30,460 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 24,367 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 24,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 22,448 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2022 22,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 21,105 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 21,104 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 18,528 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 28 Jan 2019 15,121 miles

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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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YA65 ZMV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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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What year was YA65 ZMV registered?

YA65 ZMV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 January 2016.

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