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CK52 LKL

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,190 mi
Last recorded121,190 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 LKL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 121,190 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2019 118,300 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2016 115,506 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2016 115,503 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 110,521 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 110,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 102,195 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 94,675 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 89,453 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 89,252 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 83,815 miles

o/s/f steering artm has slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2011 83,499 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f steering artm has slight play

Pass 6 Jul 2009 83,327 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 83,319 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 81,226 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 67,477 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 53,526 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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CK52 LKL is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CK52 LKL, 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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CK52 LKL is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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