MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,632 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
tyre pressure monitoring indicates fault
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
tyre pressure monitoring indicates fault
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)
Front brake discs corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake discs corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f tyre on legal limit
n/s/r tyre on legal limit
o/s/f tyre on legal
o/s/r tyre on legal limit
service light on
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front brake pads low.
Rear brake discs coroded.
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
HV03 LWK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2003 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 70,491 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 HV03 LWK, 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 23 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of HV03 LWK?
You can check the full history of HV03 LWK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was HV03 LWK registered?
HV03 LWK is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 March 2003.
Is HV03 LWK safe to buy?
The MOT history for HV03 LWK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does HV03 LWK have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HV03 LWK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.