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K121 KSS

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Orange Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

166,706 mi
Last recorded166,706 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK121 KSS
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 166,706 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring lamp on

Pass 7 Aug 2025 162,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2024 159,760 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 153,750 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 149,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Jan 2022 149,831 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 143,080 miles

BOTH rear hand brake cable retaining clips missing

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

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

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

Fail 30 Dec 2020 142,968 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working door mirror lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

BOTH rear hand brake cable retaining clips missing

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

Offside Front door mirror lamp assy broken

Offside Front seat belt slow to return

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

engine oil level low

Pass 21 Jun 2019 124,995 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2019 124,995 miles

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Bulb incorrectly fitted ? (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2018 107,833 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 91,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 91,050 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,963 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 60,005 miles

Both front brake disc's slightly worn

Both front tyres wearing on edges

REAR BRAKE PADS ON LIMIT

Slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer side wall

Slight damage to offside rear tyre inner side wall

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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K121 KSS is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Orange with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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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K121 KSS is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 28 February 2012.

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