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SK05 PHY

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Black Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,234 mi
Last recorded20,234 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK05 PHY
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 20,234 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 20,188 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 20,152 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 20,150 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2022 20,082 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 19,994 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 19,993 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 19,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 19,881 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 19,598 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2018 19,596 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 19,002 miles

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 3 Aug 2016 18,339 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 17,754 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 15,631 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 11,253 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 8,852 miles

both rear indicator bulbs slightly white

both rear tyres cracked

n/s/f tyre cracked

o/s/r indicator ghosting slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2010 7,065 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 5,430 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 3,483 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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SK05 PHY is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Black with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SK05 PHY, 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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SK05 PHY is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 11 March 2005.

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