Hyundai Veloster
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 4,982 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
80%
Total Tests
4,982
Highest Pass Rate
2014 (80%)
Years Covered
4
About the Hyundai Veloster
The Hyundai Veloster was MOT tested 4,982 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (2012 to 2015), with an average pass rate of 80%. That's close to the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 model has the highest pass rate at 80% from 286 tests. The 2013 model has the lowest at 75%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Reliability Trend
The Hyundai Veloster has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (2012) averages 77,461 miles, while the newest (2015) averages 60,098 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Hyundai Veloster by Year
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Questions about the Hyundai Veloster
Is the Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (2012 to 2015), the Hyundai Veloster averages an 80% MOT pass rate, from 4,982 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 2 points below the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 2014 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 80%.
Which year Hyundai Veloster has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 2014 Hyundai Veloster has the highest MOT pass rate at 80%, while the 2013 model has the lowest at 75%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
Are newer Hyundai Velosters more reliable?
The Hyundai Veloster has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 3 percentage points.
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