2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · HT16 HZP
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 59,991 miles. MOT valid until 19 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jan 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- 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.
HT16 HZP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 10/01/2026
- 59,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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HT16 HZP Mileage History
- 11/01/202448,294 mi
- 11/01/202448,294 mi
- 16/01/202555,842 mi+7,548 mi
- 10/01/202659,991 mi+4,149 mi
- 10/01/202659,991 mi
Average of roughly 5,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
HT16 HZP 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 (HT16 HZP) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 January 2026 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 (10 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
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