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S55 XRR

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,151 mi
Last recorded82,151 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS55 XRR
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 82,151 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Tie rod end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 72,887 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 63,827 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2022 60,808 miles

verbal advice given

Fail 3 Jun 2022 60,808 miles

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

verbal advice given

Pass 10 Jun 2021 56,922 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 May 2021 56,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2020 54,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2020 54,717 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 50,451 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 50,451 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2018 42,079 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,079 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Apr 2017 33,348 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 25,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 25,382 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 17,089 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 17,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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S55 XRR is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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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S55 XRR is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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