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HV03 CDK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2020
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

133,442 mi
Last recorded133,442 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 CDK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 133,442 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to inner sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 133,378 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn bolt on bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective lens deteriorated no beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2055017 splits to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits to inner sidewall no cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 127,355 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2018 127,338 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake application slightly uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,581 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Feb 2017 121,581 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Feb 2016 116,032 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,322 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 108,322 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 108,419 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 2 May 2013 97,359 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Apr 2013 97,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,943 miles

Slight blow from engine compartment exhaust system.

Fail 2 Apr 2012 81,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Slight blow from engine compartment exhaust system.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 65,675 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,675 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 62,785 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2010 62,776 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 46,891 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osr lamp damaged

wipers slightly poor clearence

Fail 9 Oct 2009 46,891 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osr lamp damaged

wipers slightly poor clearence

Pass 15 Oct 2008 28,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2008 27,226 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 23,803 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 23,803 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 20,227 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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HV03 CDK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 HV03 CDK, 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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HV03 CDK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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