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KS52 AAO

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

135,781 mi
Last recorded135,781 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 AAO
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 135,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 121,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 23 Jan 2014 121,638 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 106,410 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 98,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2012 98,283 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front suspension arm ball joint not fully inspected due to excessive play in track rod end

Pass 10 Jun 2011 84,310 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,281 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 80,043 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 73,396 miles

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S OF STEERING

FLUID LEAK AROUND ENGINE UNDERTRAY?

Pass 24 Jan 2008 65,055 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 52,586 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 41,352 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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KS52 AAO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KS52 AAO, 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 KS52 AAO registered?

KS52 AAO is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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