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CX53 KCU

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

101,003 mi
Last recorded101,003 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 KCU
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 101,003 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 99,510 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 96,071 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 89,440 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 85,642 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2021 85,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre main close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 73,362 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 73,259 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres heavily perished and cracked on outer edges

Front tyres heavily worn on edges

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 64,373 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2018 64,366 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative levelling sensor on nearside front suspension defective (4.1.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2018 64,285 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017 62,914 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Apr 2017 62,914 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,874 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,874 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 58,747 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 54,873 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 50,199 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 45,329 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2011 39,808 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 36,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 35,974 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2009 27,788 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 27 May 2008 22,360 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

advise cut in nearside front sidewall of tyre not showing cord

advise slight play in nearside and offside front steering arm ball joints

Pass 27 May 2008 22,360 miles

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

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

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

advise cut in nearside front sidewall of tyre not showing cord

advise slight play in nearside and offside front steering arm ball joints

Fail 12 Jun 2007 16,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 16,729 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 52,845 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 15,912 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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CX53 KCU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 CX53 KCU, 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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CX53 KCU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 February 2004.

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