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BA16 RXK

2016 Ds DS3

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,209 mi
Last recorded118,209 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBA16 RXK
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2025 118,209 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 97,215 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2023 87,505 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 87,492 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 72,380 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 72,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 52,038 miles

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 51,540 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing 1 bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 28,090 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BA16 RXK is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BA16 RXK registered?

BA16 RXK is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 31 July 2016.

Is BA16 RXK safe to buy?

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