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FV16 VKG

2016 Ds DS5

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

137,911 mi
Last recorded137,911 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV16 VKG
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 137,911 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2025 137,627 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2024 68,401 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,293 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 43,291 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 33,462 miles

Manufacturers body, engine, and rear suspension covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 22 Jul 2020 25,955 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 16,638 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (( Rear tyre's starting to perish ))(235/45/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

How Reliable is the Ds DS5?

Based on 12,497 MOT tests across 1,435 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,866
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
1,435
On UK Roads
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FV16 VKG is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Ds DS5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 50,247 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Ds DS5 typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 10 years old, this Ds DS5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FV16 VKG registered?

FV16 VKG is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 30 June 2016.

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