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KM16 ZVW

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

93,592 mi
Last recorded93,592 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM16 ZVW
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 93,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2026 93,074 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 86,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 80,424 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Mar 2023 73,993 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 67,868 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 54,607 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Mar 2021 54,607 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 48,457 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2020 48,457 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 35,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 35,272 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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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KM16 ZVW is a 2016 Ds DS5 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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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KM16 ZVW is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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