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YL16 TVZ

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,546 mi
Last recorded67,546 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 TVZ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 67,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 67,422 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 58,646 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 49,504 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 49,504 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 37,702 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 28,729 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes starting to crack (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 23,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 20,104 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,165 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction dash cam (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside 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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YL16 TVZ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL16 TVZ registered?

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

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