2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · FG66 FTT
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 15 Sept 2016. Recorded mileage 97,363 miles. MOT expired on 02 Sept 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,363 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
FG66 FTT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 97,363 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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FG66 FTT Mileage History
- 31/08/202380,401 mi
- 04/09/202380,401 mi
- 28/08/202487,781 mi+7,380 mi
- 01/09/202597,363 mi+9,582 mi
- 03/09/202597,363 mi
Average of roughly 8,437 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
FG66 FTT 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 (FG66 FTT) between August 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
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