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AV12 VEL

2012 Hyundai Veloster

White Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,544 mi
Last recorded106,544 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VEL
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 106,544 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knocking from steering

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight inner wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jan 2026 106,544 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Knocking from steering

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + slight inner wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively + corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cuts on inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS on

Pass 3 Jan 2025 95,305 miles

Knocking from steering but not to excess

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 95,304 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Knocking from steering but not to excess

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel slight bind on rotation

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 86,384 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 76,538 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 68,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 68,592 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall 215/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Under-body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2020 60,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 60,430 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Engine oil level low

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 51,317 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 38,185 miles

front and rear pads approx 70% worn

slight misfire when revved up

Pass 17 Jan 2017 24,325 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 11,333 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 9,714 miles

How Reliable is the Hyundai Veloster?

Based on 37,002 MOT tests across 2,808 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
5,394
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
2,808
On UK Roads
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AV12 VEL is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in White with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Hyundai Veloster models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.8% with a typical mileage of 52,430 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Hyundai Veloster typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 14 years old, this Hyundai Veloster is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AV12 VEL is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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