MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING
ADVISE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINKAGE WORN AND FAULTLY
ADVISE SERIVCE WANING LIGHT ON
ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ON
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
ADVISE FRONT HEADLIGHT WASHER NOT WORKING
ADVISE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTMENT LINKAGE WORN AND FAULTLY
ADVISE SERIVCE WANING LIGHT ON
ADVISE TYRE PRESSURE WARNING INDICATOR ON
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc's slightly worn.
Slight relative movement on both steering arms.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc's slightly worn.
Slight relative movement on both steering arms.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Renault Vel Satis?
Based on 16,253 MOT tests across 1,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV53 YKB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 HV53 YKB, 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.
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What year was HV53 YKB registered?
HV53 YKB is a 2003 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is HV53 YKB safe to buy?
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