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S6 HYU

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,949 mi
Last recorded66,949 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS6 HYU
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 66,949 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 May 2025 66,515 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2025 66,508 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 62,672 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 58,199 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) (strong advise)

Fail 5 Oct 2022 57,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack joint has excessive movement in the joint. (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Upper anti roll bar gator has a small hole in it.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 44,524 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Oct 2021 44,486 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,860 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 38,388 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective hanger rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear bumper and exhaust trim insecure

exhaust system rubbing on body

Pass 20 Mar 2019 23,301 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2019 23,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 10,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2018 10,845 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 54,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 38,931 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 30,320 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S6 HYU is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Yellow with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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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S6 HYU is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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