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EN52 KNA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

127,040 mi
Last recorded127,040 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN52 KNA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 127,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 at rear connecting pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cracks Developed On Outer Tread Edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate N/S/R TPMS VALVE IN NEED OF REPLACEMENT (4.1.D.4)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 127,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 R17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened outer face corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded X2 at rear connecting pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F Tyre Has Slight Cracks Developed On Outer Tread Edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,138 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Fail 24 Mar 2016 120,098 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

service light on

Pass 7 Apr 2015 112,735 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Noise From Power Steering Pump...

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Oil Leak... Poss Power Steering Fluid Leak..

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust Repair Corroding..

Service Light On..

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Apr 2014 105,879 miles

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner & Outer Edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 8 Apr 2014 105,879 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Both Front Tyres Worn On Inner & Outer Edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,097 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,097 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,344 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,344 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 87,278 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 76,947 miles

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

Rear discs badly pitted and rusty.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 63,340 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 45,547 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 41,564 miles

offside and nearside front tyrtes worn on edges

Pass 14 Jul 2007 30,857 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 30,857 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,730 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 15,325 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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

front discs pitting and coroded on inner face

Fail 1 Mar 2006 15,319 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

front discs corroded and pitting on inner face

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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EN52 KNA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EN52 KNA, 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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EN52 KNA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 February 2003.

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