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MM52 KUE

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,937 mi
Last recorded112,937 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM52 KUE
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 112,937 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Sep 2016 112,937 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2015 106,307 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 106,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 103,605 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 103,605 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 100,635 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 96,148 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 96,147 miles

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

front discs very rusty

front tyres low.n/s/f on edges

o/s/r inner sidelight bulb n/w but has outer one working

slight play in steering rack

surface rust on rear discs

Pass 16 Apr 2010 94,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 78,084 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 63,204 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 48,386 miles

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

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

slight play steering rack ends

Pass 3 Feb 2006 31,017 miles

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

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

slight cut in side wall near side front tyre not to cords

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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MM52 KUE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MM52 KUE, 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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MM52 KUE is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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