2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · EC03 RAD
2016 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 65,787 miles. MOT valid until 01 Feb 2027. Taxed until 01 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jun 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 65,787 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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EC03 RAD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/01/2026
- 65,787 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
EC03 RAD MOT History
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 (EC03 RAD) between February 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.”.
EC03 RAD Mileage History
- 01/02/202345,807 mi
- 04/01/202449,099 mi+3,292 mi
- 24/01/202555,798 mi+6,699 mi
- 27/01/202665,766 mi+9,968 mi
- 27/01/202665,787 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 6,689 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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