2019 · 5 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2019 DS DS7 MOT pass rate and common faults

1,458 MOT tests in 2024. 81.4% passed first time, compared with 84.9% for all cars the same age.

96Below average
Passed first time81.4%
Failed or needed repairs18.6%
Typical mileage at test41,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,458 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.0%
    119 marked dangerous
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.5%
    75 marked dangerous
  3. Position lamp: not working1.7%
  4. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn1.5%
  5. Daytime running lamps: not working1.2%
  6. Headlamp aim: too low0.8%
  7. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.8%
  8. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.5%
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt0.5%
  10. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords0.5%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres5.8%
  2. Lights & electrics5.7%
  3. Brakes4.9%
  4. Suspension2.6%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.9%
  6. Emissions & leaks1.5%
  7. Body & chassis0.7%
  8. Steering0.7%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm16.6%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.0%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.5%
  4. Non-component advisories: Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt4.3%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2019 DS DS7?

In 2024, 81.4% of 2019 DS DS7 cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,458 tests. The average for all 5-year-old cars was 84.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2019 DS DS7?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick; position lamp: not working. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2019 DS DS7 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 96, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).