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YE16 UCW

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

116,941 mi
Last recorded116,941 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 UCW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 116,941 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 116,941 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 99,554 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 90,647 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 90,646 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2023 77,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 30 May 2023 77,140 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2022 64,583 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 May 2022 64,583 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 May 2021 48,044 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 35,385 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 May 2020 35,385 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2019 29,680 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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YE16 UCW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol 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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YE16 UCW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

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