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YC16 VEP

2016 Ds DS3

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

78,016 mi
Last recorded78,016 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC16 VEP
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 78,016 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot is slightly weeping from outer clip

Fail 29 Oct 2025 77,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge worn down to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Constant velocity joint boot is slightly weeping from outer clip

Pass 28 Oct 2024 74,740 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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 74,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 69,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both lamps. ()

Fail 26 Oct 2023 69,423 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights both lamps. ()

Pass 5 Dec 2022 66,267 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 66,144 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SMOOTH ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 62,421 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 48,238 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut in tyre wall

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tyre wall

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

rear exhaust bracket corroded

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Fail 12 Nov 2020 48,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer tyre cut in tyre wall

Nearside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall age cracks (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front tyre has a cut in tyre wall

Offside Outer sill not fully inspected due to covers

rear exhaust bracket corroded

vital components underside not fully inspected due to covers

Pass 8 Jun 2019 18,106 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 18,106 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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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YC16 VEP is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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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What year was YC16 VEP registered?

YC16 VEP is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 April 2016.

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