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YP12 VSJ

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

119,326 mi
Last recorded119,326 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 VSJ
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jun 2026 119,326 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Emissions unable to be completed Silencer major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 114,942 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2024 114,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 109,181 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 103,886 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 103,884 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 97,062 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2021 97,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2020 84,036 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 75,783 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 67,445 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 53,466 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 35,229 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 32,673 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 32,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 May 2015 23,364 miles

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

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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YP12 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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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YP12 VSJ is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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