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YA66 LVM

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

76,921 mi
Last recorded76,921 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA66 LVM
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 76,921 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 71,992 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 67,519 miles

(emissions test just pass)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (rear face) rubber bushes deteriorated/badly perished (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub - frame rusted

Fail 13 Aug 2024 67,519 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure door mirror assembly insecure/hanging down (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer cv gaiter deteriorated/leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

(emissions test just pass)

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front (rear face) rubber bushes deteriorated/badly perished (strong advice) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear sub - frame rusted

Pass 14 Aug 2023 55,070 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2023 55,069 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 43,118 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 41,292 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 30,488 miles

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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YA66 LVM is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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YA66 LVM is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 December 2016.

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