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RE12 UPY

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Silver Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,561 mi
Last recorded105,561 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 UPY
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 105,561 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 105,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded casing (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 96,560 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2024 90,277 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 90,277 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 80,855 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 80,855 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2022 71,180 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 61,192 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 53,547 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 48,640 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 41,505 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 33,942 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 26,305 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 19,663 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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RE12 UPY is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Silver with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RE12 UPY registered?

RE12 UPY is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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