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HK52 FKH

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,999 mi
Last recorded61,999 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FKH
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 61,999 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2009 61,988 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,837 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 43,841 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2007 43,841 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres starting to perrish on tread edges.

Pass 15 Nov 2006 38,186 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 38,182 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2005 27,347 miles

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 FKH is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

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

Is HK52 FKH safe to buy?

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