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2004 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

159,339 mi
Last recorded159,339 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 LPV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2026 159,339 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 153,940 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

head lamps poor image

off side steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 9 Jul 2024 150,103 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2023 147,147 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray obstructing view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Jul 2023 147,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray obstructing view (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Jul 2022 143,763 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2022 143,763 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 141,522 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 141,522 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 140,073 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 140,073 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,157 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 118,159 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 105,781 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 97,725 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 24 Apr 2014 97,725 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 89,225 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 81,415 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 81,399 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2011 73,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise wiper blades smearing slighty

Pass 15 Apr 2011 73,324 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

advise wiper blades smearing slighty

Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,757 miles

Fuel filler self sealing cap sticking in the open position and slow to close

Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,757 miles

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

Front and rear brake pads look low

Fuel filler self sealing cap sticking in the open position and slow to close

Pass 21 Apr 2008 51,287 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 26,627 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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HK04 LPV is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 HK04 LPV, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HK04 LPV is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 28 April 2004.

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