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AK16 YAV

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,309 mi
Last recorded60,309 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK16 YAV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 60,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 55,462 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2023 51,520 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 47,368 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Nov 2021 41,733 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,174 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2020 35,107 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 24,749 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 YAV is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,200cc petrol 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 AK16 YAV registered?

AK16 YAV is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 May 2016.

Is AK16 YAV safe to buy?

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