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YE12 FAO

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Yellow Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,657 mi
Last recorded146,657 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE12 FAO
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 146,657 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2025 146,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 135,317 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2024 134,791 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 122,953 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2024 122,953 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 116,362 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 106,504 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,806 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 99,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 91,052 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 84,888 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 84,888 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 68,248 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 50,848 miles

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

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

crack along bottom of screen

Pass 1 Apr 2016 32,256 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 32,256 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and flat spot. also low on tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracked (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 13,113 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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YE12 FAO is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Yellow 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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YE12 FAO is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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