Hyundai Veloster (2014)
2014 Hyundai Veloster
CarHunch analysed 161 real MOT records for the 2014 Hyundai Veloster. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2014 Hyundai Veloster passes its MOT at 81.2%, just above the UK average of 80%, which is respectable—but the dangerous defect rate of 45.3% is a serious red flag for buyers, suggesting that nearly half of these cars develop safety-critical faults by test time. This isn't a reliability crisis, but it does mean you should budget for safety-system repairs and inspect any used example thoroughly before purchase.
At a median mileage of 48,618 miles for a ten-year-old car, these Velosters are running low, which explains the moderate failure rate of 2.1 per vehicle; the high advisory count of 10.3 per car reflects typical wear items rather than catastrophic problems. When shopping for one, prioritize a full service history and a pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and electrical systems—the areas where this cohort tends to rack up advisories.
What to check before buying a 2014 Hyundai Veloster
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 45.3% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2014 Hyundai Veloster vehicles fall between 38,320 and 62,009 miles.
2014 Hyundai Veloster — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 136 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 90% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2014 Hyundai Veloster
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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41.2%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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41%
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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40.7%
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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37.3%
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
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34.6%
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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29.8%
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
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26.2%
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
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20.9%
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2014. Counts include advisories and failures.
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