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HX52 ULF

2002 Renault Vel Satis

Red Petrol 3498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

73,787 mi
Last recorded73,787 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Renault Vel Satis68,924 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX52 ULF
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,498cc
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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 73,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 69,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2022 69,357 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 66,273 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 66,273 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 13 Jan 2020 64,585 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 56,349 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 52,780 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 52,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear rear shock absorber dust cover/protection insecure

Offside Rear rear shock absorber dust cover/protection insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2017 50,458 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2016 48,042 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 42,250 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 41,954 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 40,799 miles

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 40,799 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

rear discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2012 39,792 miles

Airbag light is on.

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 38,757 miles

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

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Fail 21 Nov 2011 38,757 miles

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

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

Slight play in both front steering arms.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 36,472 miles

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

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)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2009 34,495 miles

all disc inner faces showing signs of pitting

front pads low

Pass 18 Nov 2008 31,801 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 28,413 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 23,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 18,745 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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HX52 ULF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis in Red with a 3,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HX52 ULF, 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 HX52 ULF registered?

HX52 ULF is a 2002 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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