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YL16 YMV

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,296 mi
Last recorded29,296 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL16 YMV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 29,296 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2026 29,296 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits/cracks developing inside edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2025 27,274 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres cracking slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 25,005 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 22,666 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 19,688 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 15,155 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,334 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2020 11,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 9,052 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 9,052 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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 YMV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YMV registered?

YL16 YMV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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