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CV18 UML

2018 Ds DS3

Grey Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,108 mi
Last recorded46,108 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV18 UML
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 46,108 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 43,302 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 37,073 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 33,732 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 May 2023 33,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both plates (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 May 2022 28,174 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 May 2022 28,174 miles

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

Front Position lamp not working both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 May 2021 18,850 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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CV18 UML is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Grey with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Ds DS3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.5% with a typical mileage of 31,982 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 8 years old, this Ds DS3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CV18 UML registered?

CV18 UML is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 29 May 2018.

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