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HK02 KBX

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,454 mi
Last recorded158,454 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KBX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 158,454 miles

Both rear discs corroded.

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 147,138 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 143,958 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 119,292 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 119,292 miles

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

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 KBX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 KBX, 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 HK02 KBX registered?

HK02 KBX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 July 2002.

Is HK02 KBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK02 KBX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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