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YE16 VEX

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

36,140 mi
Last recorded36,140 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE16 VEX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 36,140 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective mounting behind flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2025 33,834 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 33,834 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inside shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 31,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2023 28,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2022 26,432 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 26,430 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2021 23,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing ply or cords

Pass 19 May 2020 19,890 miles

All brake discs lipped and corroded on inner faces

Pass 7 May 2019 14,908 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 VEX is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YE16 VEX registered?

YE16 VEX is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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