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SP05 YCD

2005 Renault Vel Satis

Blue Diesel 2188cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2022
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,866 mi
Last recorded96,866 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Renault Vel Satis73,225 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YCD
MakeRenault
ModelVel Satis
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,188cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 96,866 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre perished

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

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

both front headlamp lens misted, poor pattern

Pass 6 Jun 2019 96,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 93,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 89,158 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 85,748 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 82,736 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 79,913 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Jul 2008 79,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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SP05 YCD is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis in Blue with a 2,188cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SP05 YCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP05 YCD registered?

SP05 YCD is a 2005 Renault Vel Satis, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is SP05 YCD safe to buy?

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