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Hyundai Veloster reliability by build year

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At a glance

Hyundai Veloster built around 2013: fails its MOT more often than average

Hyundai Velosters built around 2013 fail their MOT more often than similar cars the same age. Look closely at the tyres on any car you view.

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Key figure

30% of MOT tests on Hyundai Velosters built around 2013 ended in a fail (retests included), against 20% for similar cars the same age.

Most common issue

The most common MOT issue on Hyundai Velosters built around 2013 involves the tyres.

Before you view it

What to check before viewing

The Hyundai Veloster's most common MOT issues, turned into things to ask about or look for.

Brake pipes and hoses

High priority

Look under the car for corrosion or chafing on the rigid brake pipes near the rear axle.

Brake discs

High priority

Ask for the date and mileage of the last disc replacement; visually check for a deep wear lip and rust pitting on each disc.

Tyres

Worth checking

Check tread depth across the full width on all four; uneven wear suggests alignment or suspension issues.

Steering track rods

Worth checking

On a flat surface, rock the steering wheel briefly with the engine off and listen for clunks.

Vehicle-specific check

Worth checking

Check the car’s number plate on MOT Wise to see its own MOT history and any recalls for its build years.

By build year

How build years differ

Use the build-year guide below to separate newer build years from older ones.

Find your Veloster's generation

Each card below is a different generation. Select your year and we'll highlight the match.

Veloster FS

FS (2012-2018)

Not enough tests to rate
PETROL

27.2% fail rate, built around 2014 (11 years old)

Likely between 23.4% and 31.3%

Fails about as often as the average car this age (about 1 in 4 MOTs, 24.8%)

From 486 MOT tests at this ageView details →

Not sure which one you're looking at?

Match your build year to its generation, then see the fail rates for those build years of the Hyundai Veloster.

See every build year for the Hyundai Veloster

By age

Hyundai Veloster fail rate by age

This chart combines every Hyundai Veloster ever sold. It's good for the big picture. For one generation, scroll up to the build-year cards.

Below typicalAbove typicalHigh (28% or more)Highest fail rate
Age / builtFail rateMOT tests
10 yearsbuilt around 2015
9825.5%
11 yearsbuilt around 2014
48627.2%
12 yearsbuilt around 2013
1,53929.9%
13 yearsbuilt around 2012
1,18329.5%

Fail rate is the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests. How we count fail rates Build years are worked out from age, so they are approximate. Tests counted are 2025 MOTs. Highest fail rate at 12 years old.

All generations of this model

What goes wrong most often on 12-year-old Hyundai Velosters

These issues come from 12-year-old Hyundai Velosters, every generation combined.

All generations of this modelEnough data

Most common advisories and fails

In order of the share of MOT tests that recorded each one

  1. 1
    Advisory

    Tyre worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edge

    18.3%
    Advisory: 385Fail: 44 (10% of the times it was found)
  2. 2
    Advisory

    Brake pipe corroded or covered in grease

    12.9%
    Advisory: 327Fail: 41 (11% of the times it was found)
  3. 3
    Advisory

    Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    12.4%
    Advisory: 112Fail: 106 (49% of the times it was found)
  4. 4
    Advisory

    Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    11.4%
    Advisory: 242Fail: 9 (4% of the times it was found)
  5. 5
    Advisory

    Tyre slightly damaged, cracking or perishing

    10.1%
    Advisory: 201Fail: 35 (15% of the times it was found)

Based on 1,539 MOT tests on 12-year-old Hyundai Velosters, every generation combined.

All generations of this model

Issues that often appear together

The pairs seen most often when an MOT on 12-year-old Hyundai Velosters notes problems with more than one part of the car.

Issues that often appear together on this model

All generations of this modelEnough data
  1. Brakes + Suspension45%
  2. Brakes + Tyres33%
  3. Suspension + Tyres29%
  4. Brakes + Lighting17%

Both were noted at the same test. That doesn't mean one caused the other.

Across 725 MOT tests on Hyundai Veloster cars built around 2013 (12 years old) where more than one part of the car was noted.

Still registered

How many are still registered, and recalls

How many of these are still registered in the UK, and what's been recalled across the model.

How many are still registered

Not enough registration data to show this for the Hyundai Veloster.

The share still registered can reflect demand, the cost of repairs, exports, write-offs and how owners use the car. It isn't proof of how long the car lasts mechanically.

Recall context

4 recalls in all

All 4 Hyundai Veloster recalls cover cars built in these years.

  • 4 recalls

Top concerns

  • Premature ignition of air/fuel mixture in the engine cylinder
  • Sunroof glass may shatter
  • Parking brake may not release fully

For the exact car, check GOV.UK's recall checker with the number plate.

Like-for-like

Other coupes to compare

Other coupes to compare

  1. 1

    Porsche 911

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    5.3%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    2.4%
    Dangerous
    1.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94%

    Lower fail rate: 5.3%, against 30.0% for the Hyundai Veloster, both built around 2013.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,443 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  2. 2

    Audi TT

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    15.8%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    3.4%
    Dangerous
    5%
    Still registered at 10 years
    95.5%

    Lower fail rate: 15.8%, against 30.0% for the Hyundai Veloster, both built around 2013.

    2 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    7,072 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  3. 3

    Toyota GT86

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    16.6%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    5.9%
    Dangerous
    4.3%
    Still registered at 10 years
    94.8%

    Lower fail rate: 16.6%, against 30.0% for the Hyundai Veloster, both built around 2013.

    1,927 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

  4. 4

    BMW 6 Series

    Same body type, tested at the same age

    Fail rate
    18.4%
    Fail, no pass in 3 days
    6.7%
    Dangerous
    7.7%
    Still registered at 10 years
    83.3%

    Lower fail rate: 18.4%, against 30.0% for the Hyundai Veloster, both built around 2013.

    7 critical recall campaigns matching this model/build period.

    1,956 MOT tests on cars built around 2013

Fail rate
= the share of MOT tests that ended in a fail. Retests count as tests.
Fail, no pass in 3 days
= the share of MOT tests that failed and still hadn't passed 3 days later. A fail that passed a retest within 3 days, even the same day, isn't counted.
Dangerous
= the share of MOT tests where the tester marked a fault as dangerous. It is against the law to drive the car until it is fixed.
Still registered at 10 years
= the share of cars still registered (taxed or declared off the road) 10 years after they were first registered.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Built around 2013 (12 years old), the Hyundai Veloster across all generations combined fails MOTs noticeably more often than typical for this age. This is based on 1,539 12-year-old MOT tests from DVSA data. Each retest counts as a test.

These figures come from DVSA's MOT records. Across every Hyundai Veloster ever sold: 3,306 tests. The main figures are for cars built around 2013 (12 years old): 1,539 tests. They are a guide, not a guarantee. Always inspect the car or have a mechanic check it.