MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres worn , n/s perishing
head-lamp auto ajuster rod broken behind n/s/f wheel
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
head lamp auto ajuster unit broken linkage at n/s/f behind wheel
n/s/f tyre badly damaged sidewall
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
head lamp auto ajuster unit broken linkage at n/s/f behind wheel
n/s/f tyre badly damaged sidewall
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/r lamp unit slightly insecure
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
n/s/r lamp unit slightly insecure
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs worn
n/s outer mirror craked glass
on dash display warning of elecronic park brake fault
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
front brake discs worn
n/s outer mirror craked glass
on dash display warning of elecronic park brake fault
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HK52 VTT is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 VTT, 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 VTT is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 December 2002.
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