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HT03 KBX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,681 mi
Last recorded103,681 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2014 103,681 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 98,842 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Nov 2013 98,842 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2012 92,224 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,730 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 91,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 86,370 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 76,660 miles

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

Fail 13 Jul 2010 76,656 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

offside front tyre close to limit of wear

Pass 9 Jul 2009 60,733 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 46,886 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 35,506 miles

both front tyres on limit of wear

front exhaust pipe cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2006 25,541 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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HT03 KBX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HT03 KBX, 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 HT03 KBX registered?

HT03 KBX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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