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HK02 KCN

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

41,101 mi
Last recorded41,101 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KCN
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2017 41,101 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 36,304 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (3.5.1g)

Rear nearside and offside tyres have worn outer edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 34,579 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer edge has slight wear

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

Offside Front tyre outer edge has slight wear

Pass 2 Sep 2014 32,901 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in nearside steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 29,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 26,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Sep 2011 23,851 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 21,619 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 21,619 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 20,639 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 18,910 miles

The n/s/f and both of the o/s tyres are crazed/cracked.

The steering wheel MAY be slightly loose.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 18,910 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

The n/s/f and both of the o/s tyres are crazed/cracked.

The steering wheel MAY be slightly loose.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 14,264 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,729 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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HK02 KCN is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 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 HK02 KCN, 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 24 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 HK02 KCN registered?

HK02 KCN is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 5 July 2002.

Is HK02 KCN safe to buy?

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