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HK53 WHA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

64,907 mi
Last recorded64,907 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 64,907 miles

Oil leak severe oil leak ?? ()

full engine covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2017 64,874 miles

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

Oil leak severe oil leak ?? ()

full engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 61,555 miles

Front front number plate cracked

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 60,814 miles

Front axial rack joints have slight play

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 Oct 2014 58,492 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 56,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,446 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Oct 2012 54,446 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,718 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,661 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,198 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 38,748 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 36,146 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 30,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear 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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HK53 WHA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WHA, 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 WHA registered?

HK53 WHA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is HK53 WHA safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK53 WHA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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