MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,173 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front / rear discs worn
Front brake discs lipped / worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front brake discs corroded
slight lift in stearing rack n/s o/s
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear light lense damaged/holed slightly
rear discs slightly pitted/worn
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
slight wear in front anti roll bar links
slight wear in nearside steering arm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV03 CUC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 HV03 CUC, 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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How do I check the history of HV03 CUC?
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What year was HV03 CUC registered?
HV03 CUC is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 25 April 2003.
Is HV03 CUC safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV03 CUC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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