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YW16 NSN

2016 Ds DS3

White Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

56,380 mi
Last recorded56,380 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW16 NSN
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,380 miles

both rear tyres badley cracked

front discs corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2025 56,370 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres badley cracked

front discs corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2024 51,360 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2023 48,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 45,796 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 41,549 miles

drivers seat tilt operation inop

Fail 3 Jan 2022 41,548 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off plate bent (0.1 (a))

drivers seat tilt operation inop

tyre sealant expired

Pass 22 Oct 2020 35,438 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2020 35,438 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Front to rear. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 24,664 miles

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 NSN is a 2016 Ds DS3 in White with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YW16 NSN registered?

YW16 NSN is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 28 July 2016.

Is YW16 NSN safe to buy?

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