2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · LA16 FOF
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Jun 2016. Recorded mileage 81,648 miles. MOT expired on 01 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 81,648 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
LA16 FOF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/09/2026
- 81,648 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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LA16 FOF Mileage History
- 03/10/202257,474 mi
- 19/09/202362,633 mi+5,159 mi
- 14/09/202469,718 mi+7,085 mi
- 18/09/202575,593 mi+5,875 mi
- 22/09/202681,648 mi+6,055 mi
Average of roughly 6,091 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LA16 FOF 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 (LA16 FOF) between October 2022 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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