2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 749 MOT tests analysed for the 2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev, the most common recorded failure areas were visibility, tyres and suspension. Its pass rate of 87.5% was below the average for cars of a similar age (90.5%).
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Visibility | 7.1% | 53 |
| 2 | Tyres | 4.5% | 34 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.0% | 30 |
| 4 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 12 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 8 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.3% | 2 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wipers | 53 |
| 2 | Linkage ball joint dust cover | 29 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 26 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 18 |
| 5 | Ball joint dust cover | 13 |
| 6 | Washers | 12 |
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 | 24.2% | 181 |
| 2 | Brakes | 7.7% | 58 |
| 3 | Other defects | 7.1% | 53 |
| 4 | Visibility | 4.0% | 30 |
| 5 | Suspension | 3.9% | 29 |
| 6 | Road wheels | 0.5% | 4 |
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 | 498 | 11.2% |
| 30-60k | 240 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 231 | 7.4% |
| 2024 | 248 | 12.5% |
| 2025 | 264 | 17.4% |
What to check before buying a 2020 Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev
Before buying a 2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Visibility accounted for 7.1% of tests for this year.
- Visibility (7.1% 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.
- Tyres (4.5% 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.
- Suspension (4.0% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
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 2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Evs pass their MOT?
87.5% of the 749 2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 12.6% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2020 Ds Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev?
Visibility, recorded in 7.1% of tests, followed by tyres (4.5%).
Does the 2020 Ds 3 Crossback Ultra Prstge Ev get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 11.2% in the 0-30k band to 15.0% in the 30-60k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 749 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.