2012 Hyundai Veloster MOT pass rate: 66.0% (4,394 tests)
Is the 2012 Veloster getting worse?
Pass rate of 2012-registered cars across recent test years:
| Test year | Pass rate | |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 67.8% -4.5 vs same-age |
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| 2024 | 64.6% -6.4 vs same-age |
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| 2025 | 65.5% -4.8 vs same-age |
The raw rate normally falls as cars age. The “vs same-age” figure compares this cohort with all UK cars registered in the same year, so normal ageing is not mistaken for a bad model year.
What fails on a 2012 Veloster
| # | System | Defects recorded | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brakes | 1,208 | 30.4% |
| 2 | Suspension | 689 | 17.3% |
| 3 | Tyres | 524 | 13.2% |
| 4 | Steering | 488 | 12.3% |
| 5 | Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 461 | 11.6% |
| 6 | Visibility | 252 | 6.3% |
All Veloster years compared
| Registration year | Tests | Pass rate | Vs same-age | Median mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 (this page) | 4,394 | 66.0% | -5.2 pts | 75,864 |
| 2013 | 2,533 | 65.3% | -8.0 pts | 68,948 |
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FAQs
Is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster reliable?
2012-registered examples passed 66.0% of their MOT tests (4,394 tests, 2023–2025), -5.2 points versus all UK cars registered in the same year. At roughly 14 years old with a median 75,864 miles, condition now varies car by car — always check the individual MOT history.
What mileage is too high for a 2012 Veloster?
The median tested example shows 75,864 miles. Anything far beyond that isn't automatically bad — a motorway-mile car with consistent service records often beats a low-mileage school-run car — but price accordingly and scrutinise the mileage trail for gaps or drops.
Source: DVSA Anonymised MOT tests and results, 2023–2025 extracts (96 million Class 4 initial tests; retests excluded). Only vehicles old enough for a routine first MOT are included. Age-adjusted figures compare the model-year cohort with all vehicles of the same registration year tested in the same calendar year. Contains public sector information licensed under OGL v3.0.