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CU04 BKD

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,166 mi
Last recorded95,166 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 BKD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 95,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 85,616 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outside tread and badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2012 85,616 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn on outside tread and badly perished

offside front tyre badly perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2010 83,701 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 83,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 70,942 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,430 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 57,430 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 51,435 miles

slight play in nearside steering arm

Pass 23 Mar 2007 41,709 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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CU04 BKD is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU04 BKD, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CU04 BKD is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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