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CP03 UEK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,823 mi
Last recorded57,823 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 UEK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,823 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake heavy wear both rear brake discs some wear heavy corrosion

Fail 12 Sep 2012 57,749 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs heavy wear.both rear brake discs some wear and heavy corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2011 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 48,849 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 45,839 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 42,902 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 39,252 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,506 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 35,239 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?

Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
6,781
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
1,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 1,340
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 909
Headlamp aim too low 451
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 374
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 343
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CP03 UEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Vel Satis fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 1,340 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CP03 UEK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Vel Satis typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CP03 UEK registered?

CP03 UEK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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