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BT17 VKX

2017 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

55,937 mi
Last recorded55,937 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Ds DS335,357 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT17 VKX
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 55,937 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2026 55,926 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 May 2025 50,168 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 May 2025 50,168 miles

Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower engine mount torn (dogbone mount) (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant below minimum

Pass 12 Jun 2024 44,050 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 37,779 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both worn and lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 30,102 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2021 23,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 19,129 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 19,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020

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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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BT17 VKX is a 2017 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2017 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 35,357 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 9 years old, this Ds DS3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BT17 VKX registered?

BT17 VKX is a 2017 Ds DS3, first registered on 13 June 2017.

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