Hyundai Veloster MOT Results

Registered in 2012
66.9% pass rate
from 1,533 tests in 2021
(11% worse than other 2012 cars)
Pass rate by mileage
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 2012 cars and highlighted areas where the Hyundai Veloster is unusually good or bad.

  • 13% fail on Suspension (35% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.0% fail on Suspension arms (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.5% fail on Ball joint dust cover (11 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.39% fail on Ball joint (75% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.26% fail on Pins and bushes (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 4.3% fail on Springs
      • 4.3% fail on Coil springs
        • 4.3% fail on Coil spring
    • 4.1% fail on Anti-roll bars (160% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Linkage ball joints (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.98% fail on Linkage ball joint dust cover (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Ball joint (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.52% fail on Ball joint dust cover (180% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Linkage pins and bushes
      • 0.065% fail on Linkage
    • 0.78% fail on Wheel bearings (130% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Other suspension component
      • 0.20% fail on Ball joint dust cover (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.065% fail on Suspension rods
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
  • 9.7% fail on Brakes (61% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 5.3% fail on Brake performance (100% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 4.3% fail on Rbt (sp) (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.065% fail on Plate brake tester (sp)
      • 2.3% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
        • 2.3% fail on Rbt (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 2.0% fail on Parking brake performance (4 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.39% fail on Parking (secondary brake performance) (8 times worse than other 2012 cars)
          • 0.065% fail on Parking brake efficiency (Trikes, quads and pre-68 vehicles)
      • 0.98% fail on Service brake performance
        • 0.98% fail on Rbt
          • 0.85% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.26% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 0.26% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 0.20% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.13% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 0.20% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 3.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 2.8% fail on Brake linings and pads
        • 2.8% fail on Brake pads
      • 0.65% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 0.65% fail on Brake discs
      • 0.20% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 0.065% fail on Cable
        • 0.065% fail on Lever
        • 0.065% fail on Linkage
    • 1.6% fail on Rigid brake pipes (2 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.46% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.46% fail on Lever
    • 0.33% fail on Service brake pedal or hand lever
      • 0.33% fail on Hand lever
    • 0.13% fail on Flexible brake hoses
    • 0.13% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.13% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
    • 0.065% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 0.065% fail on Brake fluid
    • 0.065% fail on ABS / EBS / ESC
      • 0.065% fail on Anti-lock braking system
      • 0.065% fail on Electronic stability control
  • 7.8% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 4.9% fail on Headlamps (110% worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 4.9% fail on Headlamp (120% worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 2.7% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 2.3% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 0.52% fail on Headlamp aim not tested
    • 0.46% fail on Registration plate lamp(s) (67% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Direction indicators (80% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Flashing type (80% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.26% fail on Side repeaters
        • 0.065% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.20% fail on Electrical equipment
      • 0.13% fail on Battery(ies)
      • 0.065% fail on Electrical wiring
    • 0.065% fail on Stop lamp
    • 0.065% fail on Reversing lamps
      • 0.065% fail on Reversing lamps
  • 6.9% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 6.1% fail on Steering linkage components (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 5.9% fail on Track rod end (3 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.065% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.065% fail on Locking devices
    • 0.78% fail on Steering gear (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.78% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.20% fail on Steering play (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.20% fail on Steering rack (5 times worse than other 2012 cars)
  • 4.3% fail on Tyres
    • 2.3% fail on Tread depth
    • 2.2% fail on Condition
    • 0.065% fail on Size/type
  • 3.2% fail on Visibility
    • 2.2% fail on Washers
    • 1.0% fail on Wipers (54% better than other 2012 cars)
  • 0.98% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (52% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.91% fail on Exhaust emissions (53% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.85% fail on Spark ignition
        • 0.52% fail on Catalyst emissions
        • 0.33% fail on Malfunction indicator lamp
        • 0.065% fail on Emissions not tested
      • 0.065% fail on Compression ignition
        • 0.065% fail on On or after 01/07/2008
    • 0.065% fail on Fluid leaks
      • 0.065% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 0.52% fail on Body, chassis, structure (79% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.33% fail on Transmission (70% better than other 2012 cars)
      • 0.33% fail on Drive shafts (68% better than other 2012 cars)
        • 0.33% fail on Joints (68% better than other 2012 cars)
    • 0.13% fail on Bumpers
    • 0.065% fail on Exhaust system
  • 0.52% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 0.39% fail on SRS malfunction indicator lamp
    • 0.13% fail on Seat belts
      • 0.13% fail on Condition
  • 0.13% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 0.13% fail on Registration plates
  • 0.065% fail on Road Wheels
    • 0.065% fail on Attachment
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    Coupe with clever extra rear side door. Prices start at £17,995. Available with new DCT dual clutch automatic. Turbo version from mid 2012.

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