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FH02 KYX

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

88,355 mi
Last recorded88,355 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 KYX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 88,355 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 87,470 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 87,448 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 85,070 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 85,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,455 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2013 80,455 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 73,238 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 65,880 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 57,758 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 57,758 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting weld cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 49,763 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,171 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 32,622 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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FH02 KYX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FH02 KYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 KYX registered?

FH02 KYX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 18 June 2002.

Is FH02 KYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH02 KYX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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