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V600 VEL

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

79,481 mi
Last recorded79,481 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV600 VEL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 79,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 75,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,754 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 65,195 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 65,195 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 63,378 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 60,544 miles

All tyres small cracks side walls

Engine under tray and cover fitted

Near side front tyre getting low 3.0mm

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,575 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to inspect outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 54,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to inspect outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2014 54,361 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Near side rear tyre getting low 3.0mm outer edge

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to inspect outer sills plastic covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 50,372 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Unable to inspect outre sills plastis covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 46,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs corroded aroun edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 43,144 miles

Front brake pads getting low discs inner faces rusty

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Slight plat both steering arms

rear discs pitted badly

Fail 9 May 2011 43,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake pads getting low discs inner faces rusty

Slight plat both steering arms

rear discs pitted badly

Pass 4 May 2010 39,417 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 36,483 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Apr 2009 36,481 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 May 2008 32,996 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 32,996 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/S/R BRAKE DISC RUSTED ON INSIDE.

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F STEERING TIE ROD.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,821 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2006 18,382 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 18,382 miles

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

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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V600 VEL 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 68.2%.

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 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 V600 VEL, 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 V600 VEL registered?

V600 VEL is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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The MOT history for V600 VEL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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