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HK03 VMV

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,201 mi
Last recorded92,201 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 VMV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 92,201 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 86,771 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 70,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads look to be low

Fail 15 Jul 2015 69,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 63,355 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn

steering rack slight wear

Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,235 miles

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

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 2 Apr 2012 55,442 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 55,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 50,957 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 50,171 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 47,199 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 44,108 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 44,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 38,149 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 29,425 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 29,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 VMV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VMV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 VMV registered?

HK03 VMV is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 4 June 2003.

Is HK03 VMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK03 VMV shows 16 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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