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LW03 KFA

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,992 mi
Last recorded122,992 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 KFA
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,992 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 Dec 2010 110,000 miles

Offside front tyre outer edge threads damaged

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 109,996 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre outer edge threads damaged

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 97,689 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 82,956 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 58,323 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER UPPER AND LOWER DUST COVERS MISSING

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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LW03 KFA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LW03 KFA, 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 LW03 KFA registered?

LW03 KFA is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 10 July 2003.

Is LW03 KFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 KFA shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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