2016 DS DS3 1.6L Diesel · SX16 HTJ
2016 DS DS3 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 29 Jul 2016. Recorded mileage 43,541 miles. MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- DS DS3
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 43,541 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SX16 HTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/07/2026
- 43,541 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 10 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SX16 HTJ Mileage History
- 25/07/202438,106 mi
- 29/07/202540,639 mi+2,533 mi
- 29/07/202540,639 mi
- 27/07/202643,540 mi+2,901 mi
- 28/07/202643,541 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 2,708 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SX16 HTJ 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 (SX16 HTJ) between July 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 28 July 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 (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both brakes (1.2.1 (e))”; “Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
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