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HK02 KHD

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,767 mi
Last recorded132,767 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 KHD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 132,767 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Aug 2010 132,767 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 118,895 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 118,791 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 102,110 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 102,110 miles

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

bonnet will not stay closed or secure closed

Pass 26 Jun 2007 86,064 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 85,641 miles

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

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 Jun 2007 84,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre 3mm

offside rear tyre 3mm

slight play in steering rack

Pass 28 Jun 2006 68,329 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 67,734 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2005 44,820 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 KHD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KHD, 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 KHD registered?

HK02 KHD is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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