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YW16 NLJ

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,227 mi
Last recorded61,227 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 NLJ
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 61,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2025 49,776 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 46,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 40,972 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 36,170 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres perishing / slight corrosion on o/s/f disc inner / tail pipe mount needs welding / under covers fitted / slight oil leak

Fail 5 Jul 2022 36,170 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

both rear tyres perishing / slight corrosion on o/s/f disc inner / tail pipe mount needs welding / under covers fitted / slight oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2021 30,965 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2020 27,646 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test tom tom

both rear tyres perishing / slight corrosion on rear discs

Pass 15 Jul 2019 23,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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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YW16 NLJ is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YW16 NLJ registered?

YW16 NLJ is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 27 July 2016.

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