2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · LS16 MDN
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 2016. Recorded mileage 53,839 miles. MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026. Taxed until 01 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Oct 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 53,839 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LS16 MDN Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2025
- 53,839 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LS16 MDN 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 (LS16 MDN) between September 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2025 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: Brakes (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt c”; “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding Wheel bearing not tested (1.2.1 (f))”; “Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
LS16 MDN Mileage History
- 06/09/202348,155 mi
- 16/10/202452,020 mi+3,865 mi
- 21/10/202452,021 mi+1 mi
- 17/10/202553,836 mi+1,815 mi
- 20/10/202553,839 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 2,679 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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