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EK18 VSE

2018 Ds DS3

Red Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

36,677 mi
Last recorded36,677 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Ds DS331,982 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 36,677 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 36,677 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge plus slight side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 33,172 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 33,172 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 28,132 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2022 24,275 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 24,275 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 19,544 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2021 19,538 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside 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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EK18 VSE is a 2018 Ds DS3 in Red with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EK18 VSE registered?

EK18 VSE is a 2018 Ds DS3, first registered on 10 June 2018.

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