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YL16 JOA

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,182 mi
Last recorded44,182 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 JOA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 44,182 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2026 44,182 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2025 38,051 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 38,051 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 29,304 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 29,301 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both front discs outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 23,211 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2023 23,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 18,462 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2021 14,537 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 13,499 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 11,524 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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YL16 JOA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YL16 JOA registered?

YL16 JOA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 June 2016.

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The MOT history for YL16 JOA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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