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HK02 KBF

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,558 mi
Last recorded148,558 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KBF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 148,558 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Jun 2017 148,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jun 2016 125,834 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 116,156 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 100,917 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 89,206 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 83,224 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 52,486 miles

rear roll bar bushes worn

all 4 tyres miss-shaped slightly

front / rear brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

o/s/r shock absorber damp

play detected in both sides of steering rack

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 8 Jan 2007 32,579 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 KBF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KBF, 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 KBF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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