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YH12 KWU

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Black Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,660 mi
Last recorded98,660 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH12 KWU
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 98,660 miles

Central Inner Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 98,658 miles

Central Inner Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,243 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 88,432 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 80,489 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 70,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,115 miles

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

low tyre pressure light on

various brake pipes corroding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2020 57,097 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 55,043 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 55,043 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 48,462 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 48,462 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 May 2017 42,552 miles

Offside Front tyre wall damage not showing cords

Pass 17 May 2016 34,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 24,835 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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YH12 KWU is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Black with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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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YH12 KWU is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 20 May 2012.

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