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AK16 JOA

2016 Ds DS3

Purple Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

30,935 mi
Last recorded30,935 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 JOA
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 30,935 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 28,950 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 27,745 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 26,572 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 25,626 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 24,302 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2021 24,302 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2020 23,605 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,443 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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AK16 JOA is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Purple with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK16 JOA registered?

AK16 JOA is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 18 April 2016.

Is AK16 JOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK16 JOA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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