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2016 DS DS3 Prestige Bluehdi S/S 1.6L Heavy oil · BV16 FKX

BV16 FKX

2016 DS DS3 Prestige Bluehdi S/S (1.6L, heavy oil). First registered 09 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 79,094 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027.

Make & Model
DS DS3 PRESTIGE BLUEHDI S/S
Year / Origin
2016 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 20 Aug 2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
79,094 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Likely Compliant
Fuel & Engine
HEAVY OIL · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 20 Aug 2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
HEAVY OIL
Year
2016
Engine
1560cc
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BV16 FKX Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 22/08/2026
  • 79,094 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BV16 FKX MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 21 Sept 2026, 01:31
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ds Ds3 Prestige Bluehdi S/S (BV16 FKX) between August 2025 and August 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.

The most recent test on 22 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY

BV16 FKX Mileage History

  1. 15/08/202568,940 mi
  2. 16/08/202568,940 mi
  3. 16/08/202568,940 mi
  4. 18/08/202678,905 mi+9,965 mi
  5. 22/08/202679,094 mi+189 mi

Average of roughly 9,966 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Valid MOT
Tax Status Unknown
Poor MOT pass rate (40%)
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