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YX16 SUV

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

68,438 mi
Last recorded68,438 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX16 SUV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing smooth on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened beam axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 63,622 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 63,622 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2024 58,970 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2023 55,032 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity lens damaged and repair tape used (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2022 45,451 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2021 36,277 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 36,270 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2020 29,235 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 22,403 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 22,403 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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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YX16 SUV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YX16 SUV registered?

YX16 SUV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 4 March 2016.

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