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YG16 KPJ

2016 Ds DS3

Yellow Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,604 mi
Last recorded168,604 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG16 KPJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 168,604 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 157,831 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 157,831 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 130,650 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 111,379 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 111,379 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 87,612 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2022 87,612 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber splitting (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

TPMS

coolant low

Pass 1 Feb 2021 67,915 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on both edges, centre tread @ 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges, centre tread @ 1.8mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 51,970 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 51,970 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail in edge of tread.

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut on sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 34,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 34,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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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YG16 KPJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Yellow with a 1,560cc diesel 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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YG16 KPJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 March 2016.

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