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DE18 VTV

2018 Ds DS3

Blue Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,720 mi
Last recorded95,720 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE18 VTV
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 95,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 95,712 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 82,228 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 70,884 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 53,409 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2023 53,409 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2022 36,649 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 24,330 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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DE18 VTV is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Blue 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.

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What year was DE18 VTV registered?

DE18 VTV is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 14 May 2018.

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