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YY52 BPK

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,397 mi
Last recorded156,397 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 BPK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2009 156,397 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

fluid around n/s/r caliper

Pass 8 Apr 2008 142,480 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 122,320 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 102,962 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2005 100,750 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 100,750 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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YY52 BPK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YY52 BPK, 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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What year was YY52 BPK registered?

YY52 BPK is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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