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KE52 VMM

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,776 mi
Last recorded127,776 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE52 VMM
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 127,776 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 124,800 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 124,799 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2015 124,683 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 124,134 miles

Chips on screen

Condition of wiper blades

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

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

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,858 miles

Condition of exhaust

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 88,760 miles

Chips on screen

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2011 76,697 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front tyre

damage to offside rear tyre valve

Fail 19 Mar 2011 76,697 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

damage to offside front tyre

damage to offside rear tyre valve

Pass 5 Mar 2010 65,774 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 65,665 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,841 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2009 59,841 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 52,109 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Near and offside rear brake discs corroding slightly

Slight movement in near and offside steering rack arms

Pass 21 Feb 2007 43,194 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 27,581 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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KE52 VMM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE52 VMM, 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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KE52 VMM is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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