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HK06 USV

2006 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,586 mi
Last recorded64,586 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Renault Vel Satis87,800 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK06 USV
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2006
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 30 Aug 2025 64,586 miles

EOBD Not working

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Under body corroded, front and rear suspension components also corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2024 57,741 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 57,598 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 57,093 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 56,626 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2020 56,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 54,922 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 53,441 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 53,280 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 50,866 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 46,042 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2014 41,550 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 38,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,311 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 30,483 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,073 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 21,678 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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HK06 USV is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2006 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 87,800 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 HK06 USV, 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 20 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 HK06 USV registered?

HK06 USV is a 2006 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 20 June 2006.

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