MOT Status
ValidMileage
101,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
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))
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) ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
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
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
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
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was CX53 KCU registered?
CX53 KCU is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 9 February 2004.
Is CX53 KCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for CX53 KCU shows 29 tests with a 65.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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