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Purple · Petrol · 2016 · 1,600 cc

L31 SABMOT history

L31 SAB is a purple petrol DS DS3 first used on 4 May 2016. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 29,190 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

L31 SAB purple DS DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
29,190 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,550 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L31 SAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
DS
Model
DS3
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,600 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
4 May 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L31 SAB was last recorded at 29,190 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 5,644 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
23,546 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,644 miles
Average per year
2,550 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 29,190 miles
  • 2025 – 23,546 miles
  • 2023 – 18,221 miles
  • 2022 – 17,750 miles
  • 2021 – 16,011 miles
  • 2020 – 14,203 miles
  • 2019 – 12,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass29,190 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

11 tests since 3 May 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass29,190 miles (+5,644)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    29,190 miles
    Test number
    320047142218
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Axle/Beam. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass23,546 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    908935691497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail23,546 miles (+5,325)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,546 miles
    Test number
    416813361430
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass18,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    18,221 miles
    Test number
    604274316847
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail18,216 miles (+466)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,216 miles
    Test number
    989959625767
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass17,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    406682971247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Fail17,750 miles (+1,739)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,750 miles
    Test number
    153838851402
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass16,011 miles (+1,808)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    16,011 miles
    Test number
    951151183631

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass14,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    14,203 miles
    Test number
    482659938981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail14,203 miles (+2,025)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    14,203 miles
    Test number
    539554671429
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass12,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    12,178 miles
    Test number
    949392171227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L31 SAB

Does L31 SAB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 SAB is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L31 SAB?
The MOT on L31 SAB is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L31 SAB done?
L31 SAB was recorded at 29,190 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 2,550 miles a year.
Has L31 SAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L31 SAB has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on L31 SAB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L31 SAB find?
L31 SAB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm.; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.

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