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SB12 DFL

2012 Hyundai Veloster

Red Petrol 1591cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

86,076 mi
Last recorded86,076 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Hyundai Veloster52,430 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB12 DFL
MakeHyundai
ModelVeloster
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,591cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 86,076 miles

Front sub & suspension corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2025 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front sub & suspension corroded

Rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2024 81,126 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 78,669 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2023 78,667 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2022 75,158 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 72,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 71,020 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 68,386 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2020 68,386 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2019 58,502 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - offside overheating and has a slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2019 58,502 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both - offside overheating and has a slight brake bind (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2018 49,717 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2018 49,716 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 40,729 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 31,121 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 28,123 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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SB12 DFL is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster in Red with a 1,591cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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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SB12 DFL is a 2012 Hyundai Veloster, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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