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M20 KRL

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Beige Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,919 mi
Last recorded142,919 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM20 KRL
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,919 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 137,786 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight play in offside track rod inner knuckle joint

Fail 5 Oct 2015 125,107 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)

sill covers and engine covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

slight play in offside track rod inner knuckle joint

Pass 6 Oct 2014 106,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres slightly feathering on outer edges

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2013 88,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2013 88,962 miles

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

front brake discs slightly pitted on inner faces

nearside wiper blade starting to split

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2012 64,896 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded on the outer surface

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Fail 26 May 2012 64,560 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside & offside rear brake discs corroded on the outer surface

nearside front tyre worn smooth on the outer shoulder

Pass 3 Jun 2011 46,761 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 46,761 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2011 46,740 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 39,340 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,483 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 28,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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M20 KRL is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Beige with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M20 KRL, 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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M20 KRL is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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