MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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 ()
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 ()
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
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
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
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)
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
alternator belt badly splitting
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
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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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