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RK03 KYB

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

139,122 mi
Last recorded139,122 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 KYB
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2022 139,122 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 131,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 131,767 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Rear Near Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Rear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 122,830 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Front ()

Fail 21 Oct 2020 122,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low N/S & O/S Front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn Outter Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S & O/S Front (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) N/S & O/S Front ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 121,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

offside inner drive shaft boot deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2018 118,128 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 118,128 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2017 112,013 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 106,089 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 98,458 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 98,458 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 90,949 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 82,300 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,581 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)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 74,913 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 68,231 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 61,123 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 in both front track rod arms

Pass 24 Apr 2009 53,342 miles

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

alternator belt badly splitting

Pass 10 Apr 2008 44,441 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 35,403 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 26,771 miles

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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RK03 KYB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 RK03 KYB, 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 RK03 KYB registered?

RK03 KYB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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