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VK12 AOP

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 AOP
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 117,099 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 117,099 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2024 112,004 miles

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2024 112,004 miles

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

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

Handbrake little reserve travel

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 107,141 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on inner edges 215 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front flexi pipe twisted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat sheild corroded and loose

Fail 30 Aug 2023 107,141 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres have wear on inner edges 215 40 18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Front flexi pipe twisted

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat sheild corroded and loose

Pass 9 Sep 2022 101,585 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 101,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 101,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 89,444 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 78,560 miles

n/s/r brake is slightly sticky

Pass 16 Aug 2019 68,810 miles

Front Both tyres are worn on inner edge.

Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,558 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 58,558 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 46,361 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,606 miles

Front both front tyres have damage to side walls

Pass 9 Mar 2015 14,572 miles

kerb dammage to n/s/r tyre

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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VK12 AOP 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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VK12 AOP is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 14 March 2012.

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