2013 · 11 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2013 Hyundai Veloster MOT pass rate and common faults

865 MOT tests in 2024. 60.7% passed first time, compared with 66.8% for all cars the same age.

91Well below average
Passed first time60.7%
Failed or needed repairs39.3%
Typical mileage at test69,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 865 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play9.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.5%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.2%
    39 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.2%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt3.2%
  6. Headlamp: not working on dipped beam3.0%
  7. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  8. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.3%
    25 marked dangerous
  9. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.3%
  10. Service brake performance: excessively binding1.8%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes24.3%
  2. Suspension13.5%
  3. Lights & electrics13.1%
  4. Steering11.4%
  5. Tyres10.2%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)6.1%
  7. Seat belts & airbags2.0%
  8. Emissions & leaks2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.9%
  2. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened11.8%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded9.4%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick8.4%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure6.1%

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 2013 Hyundai Veloster?

In 2024, 60.7% of 2013 Hyundai Veloster cars passed their MOT first time, across 865 tests. The average for all 11-year-old cars was 66.8%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2013 Hyundai Veloster?

The most common failure reasons were track rod end: ball joint has excessive play; rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements; tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. The biggest problem area was brakes.

Is the 2013 Hyundai Veloster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 91, which is well below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).