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EK18 KDO

2018 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,843 mi
Last recorded46,843 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK18 KDO
MakeDs
ModelDS3
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 46,843 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 43,948 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Dec 2024 43,947 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 38,318 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 33,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 33,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 30,311 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 29,544 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 29,544 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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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EK18 KDO is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EK18 KDO registered?

EK18 KDO is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 26 March 2018.

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