2016 DS DS3 1.2L Petrol · SW16 EPL
2016 DS DS3 (1.2L, petrol). First registered 01 Apr 2016. Recorded mileage 71,186 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 71,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW16 EPL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
- 71,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW16 EPL Mileage History
- 14/06/202450,838 mi
- 27/06/202562,175 mi+11,337 mi
- 27/06/202562,175 mi
- 15/06/202671,186 mi+9,011 mi
- 15/06/202671,186 mi
Average of roughly 10,168 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW16 EPL 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 (SW16 EPL) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 June 2026 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 (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecu”; “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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