2014 · 10 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2014 Hyundai Veloster MOT pass rate and common faults

147 MOT tests in 2024. 68.0% passed first time, compared with 69.9% for all cars the same age.

97Below average
Passed first time68.0%
Failed or needed repairs32.0%
Typical mileage at test67,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 147 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play7.5%
  2. Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements5.4%
  3. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm4.1%
    6 marked dangerous
  4. Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side4.1%
  5. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.7%
  6. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.7%
  7. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick2.0%
    3 marked dangerous
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
    5 marked dangerous
  9. Headlamp aim: too high2.0%
  10. Suspension arms - ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

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

  1. Brakes15.6%
  2. Lights & electrics11.6%
  3. Tyres10.2%
  4. Steering9.5%
  5. Suspension4.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)3.4%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.7%
  8. Seat belts & airbags1.4%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm14.3%
  2. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick12.9%
  3. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8.8%
  4. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded6.1%
  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 2014 Hyundai Veloster?

In 2024, 68.0% of 2014 Hyundai Veloster cars passed their MOT first time, across 147 tests. The average for all 10-year-old cars was 69.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2014 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 2014 Hyundai Veloster reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 97, which is below average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).