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H10 SWP

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 SWP
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 92,160 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2025 84,155 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2024 76,832 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 May 2023 69,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 60,541 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 May 2019 59,628 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 57,433 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,973 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)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2016 52,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside 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)

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

o/s/r tyre perishing

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 43,374 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 44,163 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 42,452 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 39,782 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 37,324 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 37,324 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 34,530 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 34,530 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 30,204 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 25,048 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 20,757 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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H10 SWP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H10 SWP, 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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What year was H10 SWP registered?

H10 SWP is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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