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KP16 LAE

2016 Ds DS5

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

163,309 mi
Last recorded163,309 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Ds DS550,247 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP16 LAE
MakeDs
ModelDS5
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 163,309 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS AND OUTSTANDING RECALL. CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR

Fail 13 Aug 2025 163,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn and split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush worn and split (5.3.4 (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))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

THIS VEHICLE HAS AND OUTSTANDING RECALL. CONTACT CITROEN FOR INFORMATION AND TO ARRANGE A FREE REPAIR

Pass 9 Aug 2024 129,066 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 128,905 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 90,088 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Aug 2023 90,004 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 79,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 53,514 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 53,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both - rusty/in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 42,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 39,440 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 39,440 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 35,315 miles

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

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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KP16 LAE 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 61.5%.

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 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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What year was KP16 LAE registered?

KP16 LAE is a 2016 Ds DS5, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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