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HK52 FHZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FHZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 114,207 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 113,551 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 108,102 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 104,552 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 97,122 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 97,122 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,477 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 92,710 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,656 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Fail 7 Jan 2011 84,656 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Rear brake discs corroded

Slight play in offside steering rack end

Pass 11 Jan 2010 81,612 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front plate tarnished

Pass 13 Jan 2009 70,486 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 57,993 miles

both headlamp aims on upper limit

Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,870 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 24,809 miles

Near side front tyre on limit 1.6mm.

Rear brake disc's corroded, brake test result's ok.

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 FHZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 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 FHZ, 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 23 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 FHZ registered?

HK52 FHZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is HK52 FHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK52 FHZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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