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HV55 BCK

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

152,324 mi
Last recorded152,324 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 BCK
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 152,324 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 151,978 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 151,419 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Sep 2022 148,488 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Sep 2021 140,385 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 128,004 miles

under shields fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,838 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 123,838 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 117,296 miles

Engine oil close to minimum

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp washer inop

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 108,732 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 104,148 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 101,185 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,771 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2014 97,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 89,830 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,649 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 77,767 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,316 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 59,099 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 50,441 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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HV55 BCK is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Renault Vel Satis models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 73,225 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 HV55 BCK, 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 21 years old, this Renault Vel Satis is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV55 BCK is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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