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2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · LJ16 KCP

LJ16 KCP

2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 39,216 miles. MOT expired on 18 May 2026.

Make & Model
DS DS3
Year / Origin
2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 18 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
39,216 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.6L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 18 May 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2016
Engine
1560cc
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LJ16 KCP Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2025
  • 39,216 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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LJ16 KCP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 (LJ16 KCP) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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LJ16 KCP Mileage History

  1. 19/05/202224,107 mi
  2. 16/05/202329,147 mi+5,040 mi
  3. 16/05/202433,909 mi+4,762 mi
  4. 15/05/202539,216 mi+5,307 mi
  5. 15/05/202539,216 mi

Average of roughly 5,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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