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HK52 FHH

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

139,163 mi
Last recorded139,163 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FHH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 139,163 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2021 138,942 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2020 134,456 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 134,425 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 127,750 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Very bad knocking noise from steering rack.

Pass 23 Apr 2018 116,276 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2017 108,638 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 12 May 2017 108,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre @2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 100,069 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre low @ 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 89,352 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,286 miles

front & rear brake discs corroding

Pass 21 May 2013 72,216 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 72,216 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 May 2012 61,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 53,667 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 49,648 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2009 49,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 18,357 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 3,600 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 3,551 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 18,645 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 12,562 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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HK52 FHH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HK52 FHH, 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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HK52 FHH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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