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HK03 DWZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Green Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,715 mi
Last recorded54,715 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DWZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 54,715 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 54,713 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,098 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2012 49,239 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 49,135 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,519 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

n/s and o/s rear discs worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 41,981 miles

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

o/s front tyre wall cracking

windscreen marked but doesn't affect view

Pass 20 Mar 2009 38,896 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

noise on o/s of engine, suspect aux belt tensioner.

slight play in steering rack inner track arm joints.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 34,820 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 29,021 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 29,021 miles

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

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre worn on edge.

Pass 7 Apr 2006 23,317 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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HK03 DWZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK03 DWZ, 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 HK03 DWZ registered?

HK03 DWZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 24 April 2003.

Is HK03 DWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 DWZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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