MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,965 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
rear wiper slightly split
car leaking oil
Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
car leaking oil
Bonnet secondary catch mechanism was siezed on arrival
Both front anti roll bar linkage, top and bottom ball joint covers split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
emissions were very high on initial emissions test
Bonnet secondary catch mechanism was siezed on arrival
Both front anti roll bar linkage, top and bottom ball joint covers split
emissions were very high on initial emissions test
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise slight play in both front wheel
Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW03 XDM is a 2003 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 66.7%.
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 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 KW03 XDM, 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 KW03 XDM registered?
KW03 XDM is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 7 July 2003.
Is KW03 XDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for KW03 XDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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