2015 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · FP65 OVS
2015 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 21 Dec 2015. Recorded mileage 37,528 miles. MOT expired on 24 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 37,528 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
FP65 OVS Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 26/10/2022
- 37,528 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.
FP65 OVS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ds Ds3 (FP65 OVS) between October 2021 and October 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 October 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
FP65 OVS Mileage History
- 19/10/202131,637 mi
- 17/10/202237,502 mi+5,865 mi
- 26/10/202237,528 mi+26 mi
Average of roughly 5,789 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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