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HK52 FHR

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,023 mi
Last recorded142,023 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FHR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2015 142,023 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 133,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 133,432 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT

Fail 1 Mar 2013 119,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SOME DAMAGE TO BOTH NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 1 Mar 2013 119,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

SOME DAMAGE TO BOTH NEARSIDE TYRE OUTER SIDE WALLS

Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,739 miles

O/S FRONT BRAKE DISC IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 15 Feb 2011 106,308 miles

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 19 Feb 2010 103,010 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

STONE CHIP ZONE B

Fail 19 Feb 2010 103,010 miles

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

STONE CHIP ZONE B

Pass 13 Mar 2009 90,929 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 86,741 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 86,741 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,445 miles

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)

slight play in steering rack end joints

Fail 14 Dec 2006 55,445 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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)

slight play in steering rack end joints

Pass 14 Dec 2005 21,398 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (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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HK52 FHR is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FHR, 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 FHR registered?

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

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