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AY66 XER

2016 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

22,493 mi
Last recorded22,493 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY66 XER
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 22,493 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2025 22,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 19,373 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 19,373 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 15,304 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 11,426 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 11,249 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 11,249 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 10,921 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 10,658 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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AY66 XER is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AY66 XER registered?

AY66 XER is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 12 November 2016.

Is AY66 XER safe to buy?

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