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YY16 RUW

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,591 mi
Last recorded60,591 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY16 RUW
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 60,591 miles

Offside Front slight play in track rod end

Pass 22 Apr 2025 58,240 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2025 58,239 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 54,426 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 54,426 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2023 51,768 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Apr 2023 51,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Apr 2022 48,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front slight bind

Pass 29 Apr 2021 46,128 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 46,108 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 44,332 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 41,876 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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YY16 RUW is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY16 RUW registered?

YY16 RUW is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 May 2016.

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