2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · MD16 MBF
2016 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 13 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 41,972 miles. MOT expired on 03 Oct 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 03 Oct 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 41,972 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.2L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
MD16 MBF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/09/2022
- 41,972 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MD16 MBF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ds Ds3 (MD16 MBF) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
MD16 MBF Mileage History
- 24/09/202241,951 mi
- 30/09/202241,972 mi+21 mi
Average of roughly 1,252 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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