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KL53 ETX

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,773 mi
Last recorded119,773 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 ETX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 119,773 miles

N/s wing mirror has tape securing said item. ..

Pass 30 Apr 2012 113,939 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 113,939 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 107,250 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 96,163 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 95,735 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 12 May 2009 77,027 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 77,027 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 59,185 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,546 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,818 miles

Offside 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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KL53 ETX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 KL53 ETX, 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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What year was KL53 ETX registered?

KL53 ETX is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is KL53 ETX safe to buy?

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