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HV02 KUD

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

108,199 mi
Last recorded108,199 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2019 108,199 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 108,054 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 107,876 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,721 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 103,916 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 103,912 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 101,204 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 24 Apr 2014 101,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,744 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 90,919 miles

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

n/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

o/s/f inner tie rod has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2011 83,292 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Mar 2010 73,858 miles

slight play both inner steering rack joints

Pass 16 Jan 2009 66,869 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 63,554 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 53,178 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Apr 2006 43,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 43,360 miles

Nearside 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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HV02 KUD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 HV02 KUD, 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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HV02 KUD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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