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BC16 VYY

2016 Ds DS3

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

110,868 mi
Last recorded110,868 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS341,600 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC16 VYY
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 110,868 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively offside and nearside, clicking on lock (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. Advise to replace asap (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit. Advise to replace asap 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 93,114 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe. Bracket missing of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Oct 2024 93,114 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside, on the limit. Advise to replace asap (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective tail pipe. Bracket missing of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 77,628 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside brake pads half worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 63,257 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 48,473 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still secure.

Fail 27 Oct 2021 48,471 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm flat spot 205/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective o/s&n/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and starting to go out of shape around tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust mount missing but exhaust is still secure.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 42,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Sep 2019 32,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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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BC16 VYY is a 2016 Ds DS3 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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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BC16 VYY is a 2016 Ds DS3, first registered on 16 August 2016.

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