2015 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · SM65 BNB
2015 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 29 Sept 2015. Recorded mileage 88,910 miles. MOT expired on 30 Mar 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Edinburgh
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 Mar 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,910 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.
SM65 BNB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/04/2025
- 88,910 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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SM65 BNB Mileage History
- 12/01/202262,702 mi
- 31/01/202371,981 mi+9,279 mi
- 14/03/202486,690 mi+14,709 mi
- 24/03/202588,910 mi+2,220 mi
- 01/04/202588,910 mi
Average of roughly 8,149 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SM65 BNB 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 2015 Ds Ds3 (SM65 BNB) between January 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 01 April 2025 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: Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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