2015 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · KP65 GAU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT test on 17 September 2025 at 68,612 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record shows a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by a retest. In both 2024 and 2025, the car failed the initial test on the day of inspection but passed shortly thereafter. This suggests that the previous owner addressed identified defects only when prompted by an official failure, rather than following a preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,237 miles per year. Between the September 2023 test at 49,848 miles and the September 2024 test at 58,772 miles, the car covered 8,924 miles. A further 9,840 miles were recorded in the following year leading up to the 2025 test. This low annual mileage generally indicates less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though it can sometimes lead to rubber components and suspension bushes hardening due to age. While the recent records show no recorded defects, the recurring failures in the last two years warrant a physical inspection of common wear points. A buyer should check the brake system for signs of binding calipers or uneven wear and inspect the suspension for perished bushes or leaking shocks. Given the age of the DS3, a close look at structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is necessary, as low mileage does not prevent the onset of corrosion over a decade. The lack of advisories on the latest pass suggests the vehicle is currently in good condition, but the history of retests indicates that minor issues are frequently overlooked until an inspection occurs.