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HK02 UGX

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Grey Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK02 UGX
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 110,099 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 4 Mar 2015 110,099 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS WORN

BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 104,052 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tyre sensor fault

Fail 3 Apr 2013 97,577 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 97,577 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,513 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2011 83,895 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

INSPECTION OF CERTAIN REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RESTRICTED

REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 22 Jun 2010 77,585 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2009 69,084 miles

225/55/17 n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

Pass 1 Jul 2008 56,121 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 43,696 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 30,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 30,110 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 UGX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 UGX, 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 UGX registered?

HK02 UGX is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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The MOT history for HK02 UGX shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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