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HK02 JZX

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Black Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

97,796 mi
Last recorded97,796 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 JZX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 97,796 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

underbody components corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2025 97,360 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2025 97,360 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Underside Components Corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2024 96,920 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

UNDERBODY COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 12 Apr 2023 96,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 94,823 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 94,823 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,675 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,675 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2020 93,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 91,531 miles

Both Headlamps Faded

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 90,891 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 89,209 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 87,837 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 83,386 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 78,958 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,483 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 5 Mar 2012 75,353 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 68,143 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 63,678 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 63,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2007 50,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 May 2006 37,380 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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HK02 JZX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 HK02 JZX, 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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HK02 JZX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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