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DS DS3

Yellow · Petrol · 2016 · 1,200 cc

V2 EMBMOT history

V2 EMB is a yellow petrol DS DS3 first used on 25 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 24 Mar 2027 and it has passed 8 of 11 MOT tests, with 36,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Mar 2026.

V2 EMB yellow DS DS3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a DS DS3, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Mar 2027
Mileage
36,482 mi
At MOT on 10 Mar 2026
MOT tests
11
8 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V2 EMB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
DS
Model
DS3
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,200 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
25 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V2 EMB was last recorded at 36,482 miles on 10 Mar 2026, 3,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
33,475 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,007 miles
Average per year
3,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 36,482 miles
  • 2025 – 33,475 miles
  • 2024 – 29,962 miles
  • 2023 – 26,508 miles
  • 2022 – 23,103 miles
  • 2021 – 20,670 miles
  • 2020 – 18,788 miles
  • 2019 – 14,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass36,482 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

11 tests since 13 Mar 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass36,482 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    390833122034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail36,478 miles (+3,003)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,478 miles
    Test number
    119855146075
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass33,475 miles (+5)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    33,475 miles
    Test number
    526092812001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  4. Fail33,470 miles (+3,508)1 dangerous1 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,470 miles
    Test number
    129091738534
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  5. Pass29,962 miles (+3,454)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    29,962 miles
    Test number
    436867482840
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass26,508 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    506025996002
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass23,103 miles (+2,433)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    23,103 miles
    Test number
    178289983256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass20,670 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    347142548055
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail20,670 miles (+1,882)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,670 miles
    Test number
    457638389696
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass18,788 miles (+3,993)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    18,788 miles
    Test number
    119479764808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  11. Pass14,795 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    14,795 miles
    Test number
    793287138620
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Questions about V2 EMB

Does V2 EMB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V2 EMB is valid until 24 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V2 EMB?
The MOT on V2 EMB is valid until 24 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V2 EMB done?
V2 EMB was recorded at 36,482 miles at its MOT on 10 Mar 2026, an average of 3,101 miles a year.
Has V2 EMB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V2 EMB has failed 3 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on V2 EMB 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 V2 EMB find?
V2 EMB passed its latest MOT on 10 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 5 more.

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