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HK52 FKO

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,521 mi
Last recorded114,521 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FKO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 114,521 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2012 114,441 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 92,695 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 76,869 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 64,002 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 63,932 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,738 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,845 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 45,845 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 35,517 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (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 FKO is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

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

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