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HK04 WKH

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,744 mi
Last recorded43,744 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK04 WKH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 43,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2012 49,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2011 40,255 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 40,255 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 34,022 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2009 28,978 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 28,978 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 28,942 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 May 2008 23,710 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2007 18,006 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 WKH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WKH, 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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What year was HK04 WKH registered?

HK04 WKH is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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