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EF61 YZG

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,458 mi
Last recorded124,458 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 YZG
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 124,458 miles

Central Front Bumper loose.

Pass 21 Nov 2024 118,727 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2024 118,702 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 102,581 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 101,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Nov 2022 101,217 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 98,703 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 93,186 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 80,035 miles

Tyre Warning Light On

Fail 1 Feb 2020 80,035 miles

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

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

Engine Oil Low

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre Warning Light On

Pass 5 Feb 2019 61,888 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2019 61,888 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/40 r18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre Pressure Light On

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,479 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 38,797 miles

front and rear brake pads worn

Pass 19 Jan 2016 19,381 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 8,731 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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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EF61 YZG is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Silver 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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What year was EF61 YZG registered?

EF61 YZG is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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