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YW16 UCL

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,277 mi
Last recorded53,277 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Ds
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 53,277 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2025 53,277 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/55/16 worn out on edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction prs (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle prs (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too high prs (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 45,425 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 33,099 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 26,532 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 26,177 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 19,704 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 15,510 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 UCL is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UCL registered?

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

Is YW16 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YW16 UCL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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