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EA53 KLO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,288 mi
Last recorded136,288 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA53 KLO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2021 136,288 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Dec 2021 136,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective needs a polish (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 123,604 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 16 Dec 2019 122,044 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2018 115,492 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2017 107,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Fail 18 Dec 2017 107,441 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2016 106,335 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 102,524 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 96,609 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 92,247 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

osr tyre perished

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,561 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 88,561 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 21 Nov 2011 81,402 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 81,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 79,043 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 73,224 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 65,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 62,186 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust clamp corroded

wear apparent in both rack ends

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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EA53 KLO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EA53 KLO, 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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EA53 KLO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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