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HK53 CMZ

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,482 mi
Last recorded63,482 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 CMZ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,482 miles

tyre pressure light on

Fail 21 May 2013 63,482 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 61,858 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 May 2011 61,428 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/sf brake disc slighty corroded

rear brake discs corroded

rear exhaust clips loose

Pass 19 May 2010 58,401 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 51,317 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 51,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2008 48,638 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 44,119 miles

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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HK53 CMZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HK53 CMZ, 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 HK53 CMZ registered?

HK53 CMZ is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 29 October 2003.

Is HK53 CMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 CMZ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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