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YL16 ODJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

138,452 mi
Last recorded138,452 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 ODJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc
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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 138,452 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2025 135,504 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 135,498 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 134,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 120,667 miles

damage to front plate / rear tyres perishing / o/s/r spring corroding

Fail 12 Jan 2023 120,667 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

damage to front plate / rear tyres perishing / o/s/r spring corroding

Pass 10 Jan 2022 107,230 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 96,497 miles

damage to o/s/r sill cover / damage to n/s/f engine under cover

Pass 20 Jun 2019 79,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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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YL16 ODJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL16 ODJ registered?

YL16 ODJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 20 July 2016.

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