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HK52 FMM

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,865 mi
Last recorded91,865 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK52 FMM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 91,865 miles

DASH LIGHTS VERY DIM

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

DASH LIGHTS VERY DIM

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AREA

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,824 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 84,824 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 78,266 miles

advise both front tyres wear on edges

Fail 6 Aug 2013 78,266 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise both front tyres wear on edges

Pass 14 Nov 2012 73,697 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 64,866 miles

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

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The engine is noisy.

The o/s front suspension anti-roll bar link arm upper ball joint rubber is split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 64,866 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in the o/s front wheel.

The engine is noisy.

The o/s front suspension anti-roll bar link arm upper ball joint rubber is split.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 29 Jun 2011 54,779 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 50,733 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 49,970 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 44,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,654 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 35,210 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 28,762 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 21,198 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 21,198 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 FMM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FMM, 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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HK52 FMM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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