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HV02 FKG

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

95,620 mi
Last recorded95,620 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 FKG
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 95,620 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 95,513 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 93,452 miles

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 May 2017 92,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,089 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 89,486 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 87,016 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 87,615 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,354 miles

A sensor in the car is not working.

Airbag warning lamp indicating fault.

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

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered.

Offside rear 1 of 5 bolts missing. Wheel Hub needs replacing.

Fail 23 Oct 2012 80,354 miles

A sensor in the car is not working.

Airbag warning lamp indicating fault.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre tread feathered.

Offside rear 1 of 5 bolts missing. Wheel Hub needs replacing.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,333 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 61,770 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 61,769 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2009 60,993 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no access to rear seatbelts,had to raise seat backs

small bulge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 24 Nov 2009 60,993 miles

no access to rear seatbelts,had to raise seat backs

small bulge in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 17 Nov 2008 58,639 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 54,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Nov 2006 46,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 36,549 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 36,549 miles

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

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

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

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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HV02 FKG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 HV02 FKG, 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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What year was HV02 FKG registered?

HV02 FKG is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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