2012 · 12 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2012 Hyundai Veloster MOT pass rate and common faults

1,485 MOT tests in 2024. 58.9% passed first time, compared with 64.3% for all cars the same age.

92Well below average
Passed first time58.9%
Failed or needed repairs41.1%
Typical mileage at test76,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 1,485 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.6%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.9%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken4.3%
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  5. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.8%
    84 marked dangerous
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.5%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.2%
  8. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.1%
  9. Rbt (sp): efficiency less than 50% of the required value2.0%
    37 marked dangerous
  10. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault1.8%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Brakes25.4%
  2. Lights & electrics14.7%
  3. Suspension14.5%
  4. Tyres10.2%
  5. Steering9.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)8.6%
  7. Emissions & leaks4.5%
  8. Seat belts & airbags2.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.9%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded10.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened10.8%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.9%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.7%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year fails more often than most cars its age, so budget for repairs and check the history carefully. Before buying, check the area that fails most: track rod end: ball joint has excessive play. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

In 2024, 58.9% of 2012 Hyundai Veloster cars passed their MOT first time, across 1,485 tests. The average for all 12-year-old cars was 64.3%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2012 Hyundai Veloster?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2012 Hyundai Veloster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 92, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).