BT16 KUP

2016 DS — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check

Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.

Vehicle details

Make & model
DS
Year
2016
Fuel
DIESEL
Colour
RED
Engine
1560 cc
Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
Taxed
MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
Valid
MOT due
21 January 2027 (221 days away)
Last recorded mileage
13,056 mi

AI verdict AVOID 40/100

AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.

This 2016 Ds has 11 MOT tests on record with a 64% pass rate and 13,056 miles. The mileage is low, but the pattern of critical failures makes this a high-risk purchase.

The vehicle shows consistently low annual mileage, averaging 7,327 miles/year, with no suspicious drops or spikes in the 13,056 miles recorded over 10 years.

Things to check

  • AUTO-FLAGGED: DANGEROUS defect (Nov 2024): Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • DANGEROUS defects: 4 DANGEROUS tyre failures (Oct 2023, Jan 2026) and 2 DANGEROUS brake failures (Jan 2026).
  • Recurring failures: Engine oil advisory (Sep 2022) escalated to MAJOR failure (Jan 2026).
  • Recurring failures: Tyre advisories (Sep 2021) escalated to MAJOR failures (Oct 2023, Jan 2026).

Working in its favour

  • Consistent, low annual mileage averaging 7,327 miles/year, indicating light use.
  • Valid MOT until January 2027, confirming current roadworthiness despite past issues.
  • No evidence of odometer fraud or mileage tampering in the provided MOT history.
  • The 5-star Euro NCAP safety rating (2017) suggests a fundamentally sound vehicle design.

Mileage history

Jun 2019: 13,056 mi PASSAug 2020: 20,209 mi PASSSep 2021: 30,829 mi PASSSep 2022: 41,708 mi FAILSep 2022: 41,708 mi PASSOct 2023: 52,696 mi FAILOct 2023: 52,696 mi PASSNov 2024: 63,085 mi FAILNov 2024: 63,085 mi PASSJan 2026: 73,757 mi FAILJan 2026: 73,761 mi PASS74k43k13kJun 2019Jan 2026

MOT test history — 7/11 passed

DateResultMileageDefects & advisories
Jun 2019 PASS 13,056 mi None recorded
Aug 2020 PASS 20,209 mi None recorded
Sep 2021 PASS 30,829 mi
ADVISORY Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx 94% worn (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx 78% worn (5.2.3 (e))
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sep 2022 FAIL 41,708 mi
ADVISORY oil leak engine
ADVISORY service light on
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MINOR Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
MAJOR Offside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
MAJOR Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))
DANGEROUS Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
Sep 2022 PASS 41,708 mi
ADVISORY oil leak engine
ADVISORY service light on
ADVISORY seat belt bulk covers missing
Oct 2023 FAIL 52,696 mi
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
MAJOR Central Exhaust silencer insecure middle pipe bracket broken/centre /back (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Oct 2023 PASS 52,696 mi
ADVISORY Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nov 2024 FAIL 63,085 mi
ADVISORY service due
MAJOR Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
MAJOR Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
ADVISORY Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MAJOR Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
DANGEROUS Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed show cord on side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nov 2024 PASS 63,085 mi
ADVISORY service due
Jan 2026 FAIL 73,757 mi
DANGEROUS Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (5.2.3 (e))
DANGEROUS Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (5.2.3 (e))
MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
MAJOR Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MAJOR Central Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Jan 2026 PASS 73,761 mi None recorded

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