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YF16 BNU

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,393 mi
Last recorded60,393 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF16 BNU
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,393 miles

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2026 60,393 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt The broken coil spring has damaged the boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 43,838 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 43,837 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 43,246 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Feb 2022 38,684 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 38,684 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side O/S (1.4.1 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake binding but not excessively O/S REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 31,701 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 31,701 miles

Service brake excessively binding O/S REAR (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake lagging in operation O/S REAR (1.2.1 (d))

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S FRONT (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 27,514 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 27,514 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONE (REAR BUSH ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 23,269 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 23,269 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Front 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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YF16 BNU is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YF16 BNU registered?

YF16 BNU is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 21 May 2016.

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