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PO52 CAV

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

75,954 mi
Last recorded75,954 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO52 CAV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 75,954 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 75,219 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 73,998 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 73,980 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play INNER JOINT (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 71,860 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 71,858 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 63,408 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade torn

Fail 16 Apr 2019 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear wiper blade torn

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,450 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 60,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Apr 2017 60,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 21 Mar 2016 57,967 miles

Offside rear tyre worn and cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 57,967 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn and cracked

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 57,661 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Apr 2015 57,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 56,455 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,896 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,896 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 52,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,610 miles

all brake discs rusty

Fail 13 Jul 2011 45,609 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

all brake discs rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2010 45,218 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 45,218 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2009 37,347 miles

advisory checklist 091990

Pass 12 Aug 2008 33,257 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2008 32,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2007 23,590 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 17,133 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 15,818 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2005 15,816 miles

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

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

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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PO52 CAV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 2002 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 68,924 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 PO52 CAV, 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 24 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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PO52 CAV is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 October 2002.

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