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KV04 WWJ

2004 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,085 mi
Last recorded108,085 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Renault Vel Satis75,340 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV04 WWJ
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 108,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 102,568 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 98,060 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 May 2013 94,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2013 94,258 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 90,728 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,425 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 82,742 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,486 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 65,794 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 38,958 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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KV04 WWJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 KV04 WWJ, 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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What year was KV04 WWJ registered?

KV04 WWJ is a 2004 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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