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HK52 FHL

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,323 mi
Last recorded134,323 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FHL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 134,323 miles

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

under tray loose

Fail 25 May 2018 134,264 miles

Brake performance not tested due to noise from n/s rear wheel (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

under tray loose

Pass 16 Jun 2017 125,474 miles

upper & lower covers fitted, some parts not visible

Pass 25 Apr 2016 111,101 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 110,797 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 97,330 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2014 94,492 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 May 2014 94,492 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 86,368 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2012 77,606 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 70,611 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 70,611 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 62,013 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 61,943 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Steering rack offside tie rod inner ball joint has play

Pass 22 Jun 2009 54,417 miles

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

Steering rack nearside inner balljoint has play

Pass 30 Jun 2008 47,082 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,817 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 23,863 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 26,645 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 26,645 miles

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

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 FHL is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 HK52 FHL, 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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What year was HK52 FHL registered?

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

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