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YW16 RUA

2016 Ds DS3

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

79,943 mi
Last recorded79,943 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 79,943 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2026 79,943 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2025 74,049 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 74,048 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 May 2024 66,729 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Fail 24 May 2024 66,729 miles

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

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

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

Pass 24 May 2023 54,922 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 May 2023 54,922 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s + n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light(LED bulb) (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side light(LED bulb) (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 May 2022 46,115 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2022 46,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 41,822 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

advise under trays fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2019 34,398 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 RUA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 RUA registered?

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

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