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YC03 PKK

2003 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

149,289 mi
Last recorded149,289 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Renault Vel Satis70,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 PKK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 149,289 miles

nearside front tyre on tread wear bars

Pass 19 Oct 2016 148,808 miles

Front Inner Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak under the engine. ()

Pass 16 Nov 2015 148,249 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both side (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

oil leaking

Fail 25 Sep 2015 147,781 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning light is on (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear bumper corner is insecure

play in both inner steering arm ball joints ( in steering rack )

Pass 10 Nov 2014 136,875 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2014 136,875 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 136,183 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2014 136,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 132,183 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 120,217 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2011 112,669 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 112,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 101,600 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 87,161 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

both front brake discs worn but not to excessive

both front tyre tread depths getting low

front brake pads 3/4 worn

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Feb 2008 69,477 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2008 69,451 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 53,772 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 37,894 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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YC03 PKK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YC03 PKK, 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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YC03 PKK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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