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DS DS7 (2020)

Running costs, reliability data, and common problems from 363 real MOT tests.

Annual Cost

£1,587

£132/month

MOT Pass Rate

93%

Excellent

Road Tax

£195

Flat rate/year

Insurance

Grp 12-25

1598cc Petrol

Great Choice

93% pass rate, £1587/year to run. 11 points above average.

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Petrol1598cc6 years old363 tests35k miles avg

Annual Running Costs

Fuel (Petrol, 1598cc)

~42 mpg

£1,137
Road Tax

Flat rate (post-2017)

£195
MOT Test
£55
Predicted Repairs

Low estimate due to excellent reliability

£200
Total per year£1,587
Per month£132/mo
Per week£31/wk

Based on 7,400 miles/year (UK average), current fuel prices, and repair likelihood from MOT data. Insurance not included.

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Reliability Verdict

93% MOT pass rate(Excellent)
0%National avg: 82%100%

Excellent reliability. Very few MOT failures. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%. It also outperforms the DS brand average of 88%.

At 6 years old, 93% of DS DS7s from 2020 passed their MOT first time in 2026. That's based on 363 tests across the UK. The average mileage at this age is 34,526 miles.

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How Does It Compare?

Rank among 2020 cars1089th of 2,596(top 42%)
Rank among DS models10th of 53(top 19%)
vs national average+11%(82% avg)
vs 2020 cars average+1%(92% avg)
vs DS average+5%(88% avg)

Mileage Analysis

34,526

Average miles

vs

44,400

Expected for age

The average 2020 DS DS7 has 34,526 miles on the clock, which is below the expected 44,400 miles for a 6-year-old car. This suggests lighter use than average, which generally means less wear on major components.

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DS DS7 by Year

YearPass RateTestsAvg Mileage
202192%20925,355 mi
202093%36334,526 mi
201988%2,22241,242 mi
201886%1,18849,332 mi

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About the 2020 DS DS7

The 2020 DS DS7 is a small family car with a 1598cc petrol engine. 363 of these vehicles were MOT tested in 2026, making it a less common model in the UK market. Among all cars from 2020, the average MOT pass rate is 92%, and this model beats that benchmark.

With an average of 34,526 miles at 6 years old, DS DS7 owners tend to use this car less than the typical driver.

2020 DS DS7 Fuel Costs

The 1598cc petrol engine offers a reasonable balance between performance and economy. Expect around 42 mpg in mixed driving, which works out to roughly £1,137 per year at current petrol prices of 142p per litre (based on 7,400 miles per year).

What does it cost to own a 2020 DS DS7?

Total estimated annual running cost is £1,587 132/month), broken down as £1137 fuel, £195 road tax, £55 MOT, and £200 predicted repairs. The low repair estimate reflects the excellent 93% pass rate. These cars rarely fail their MOT, so unexpected bills are less likely.

DS DS7 Reliability Trend

Newer DS DS7s show better MOT pass rates than older ones, with an average improvement of 6 percentage points.

Buying a Used 2020 DS DS7

At 6 years old, the DS DS7 offers good value with plenty of life remaining. Most manufacturer warranties will have expired, so a pre-purchase inspection is worth the cost.

Common Issues to Watch For

Based on the 2020 DS DS7's fuel type, age, and engine size, these are the most likely problem areas to check.

Service History

Low risk

Always request a full service history. Regular servicing is the single best indicator of how well a car has been maintained, regardless of mileage.

Running Costs Compared

How the 2020 DS DS7 stacks up against similar cars for annual running costs, insurance, and tax.

CarPass RateFuel/yrTax/yrInsuranceTotal/yr
DS DS7(2020)93%£1137£195Grp 12-25£1587
VOLKSWAGEN GOLF(2019)92%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£5
VAUXHALL CORSA(2018)85%£1137£190Grp 8-20£1732+£145
NISSAN QASHQAI(2018)87%£955£190Grp 5-15£1550-£37
FORD KUGA(2018)90%£1137£190Grp 12-25£1582-£5

Estimates based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT data. Insurance groups are indicative. Actual costs vary by driver, location, and usage.

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