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YW16 NPV

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

50,349 mi
Last recorded50,349 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 NPV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 50,349 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 4 Dec 2025 50,349 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Dec 2024 47,894 miles

Undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 30 Nov 2023 43,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 39,000 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Dec 2022 38,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Dec 2021 33,715 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Multiple exhaust brackets snapped/corroded. Exhaust system still secure. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 29,264 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside Front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust bracket broken however Exhaust secure and not likely become detached @ the time of the Mot.

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 25,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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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YW16 NPV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 YW16 NPV registered?

YW16 NPV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 July 2016.

Is YW16 NPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 NPV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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