2022 DS Ds3 — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 523 MOT tests, the 2022 DS Ds3 recorded a 90.1% pass rate. Against superminis of a similar age (6.9% fail rate), the 2022 Ds3 comes out 3.1pp worse. Failures cluster in tyres, lighting & signalling and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.4%) and lighting & signalling (3.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are wipers, tread depth and headlamp aim — wipers alone was recorded 19 times.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 24.5% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.4% | 18 |
| 2 | Lighting & signalling | 3.4% | 18 |
| 3 | Visibility | 3.3% | 17 |
| 4 | Suspension | 2.3% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.7% | 9 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.2% | 1 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 19 |
| 2 | Tread depth | 17 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 11 |
| 4 | Brake pads | 10 |
| 5 | Headlamp | 9 |
| 6 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 7 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 24.5% | 128 |
| 2 | Brakes | 16.4% | 86 |
| 3 | Other defects | 6.9% | 36 |
| 4 | Visibility | 2.7% | 14 |
| 5 | Body, structure & corrosion | 1.5% | 8 |
| 6 | Suspension | 1.3% | 7 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 360 | 7.2% |
| 30-60k | 150 | 16.0% |
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 417 | 9.1% |
| Diesel | 103 | 13.6% |
What to check before buying a 2022 Ds3
On a 2022 Ds3, tyres is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 3.4% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Tyres (3.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (3.4% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
- Visibility (3.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2022 DS Ds3s pass their MOT?
90.1% of the 523 2022 DS Ds3 MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 9.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 DS Ds3?
Tyres, recorded in 3.4% of tests, followed by lighting & signalling (3.4%).
Does the 2022 Ds3 get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 7.2% in the 0-30k band to 16.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 523 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.