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KP04 ZRR

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Red Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,318 mi
Last recorded151,318 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP04 ZRR
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 151,318 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2017 147,544 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 147,544 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting (7.1.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 143,359 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 143,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 135,711 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2014 130,271 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on outside

Fail 27 Oct 2014 130,271 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre worn on outside

Pass 2 Oct 2013 125,209 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 125,209 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 94,532 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 110,653 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 100,287 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)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 91,801 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 91,801 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 83,244 miles

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

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

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Fail 24 Apr 2008 83,244 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 12 Mar 2007 77,097 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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KP04 ZRR is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2004 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 75,340 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 KP04 ZRR, 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 22 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KP04 ZRR is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 April 2004.

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