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YJ16 NBV

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,046 mi
Last recorded76,046 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ16 NBV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 76,046 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower engine mount bush splitting

Fail 6 Oct 2025 76,046 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Lower engine mount bush splitting

Pass 3 Oct 2024 72,835 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 69,650 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 66,102 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 58,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and going out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 51,267 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 31,535 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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YJ16 NBV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 YJ16 NBV registered?

YJ16 NBV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

Is YJ16 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ16 NBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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