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TAN 3

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Grey Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,108 mi
Last recorded77,108 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAN 3
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 77,108 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 73,097 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 73,097 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOUTH SIDE (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 70,575 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2024 70,575 miles

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all fore repair (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 68,346 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 68,346 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 65,367 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2021 63,620 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 61,943 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 61,874 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,959 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 56,634 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 56,634 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear disc being scored (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 52,740 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 50,690 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage

Pass 30 Sep 2015 37,160 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 37,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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TAN 3 is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Grey with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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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TAN 3 is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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