2014 Hyundai Veloster — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 921 MOT tests, the 2014 Hyundai Veloster recorded a 78.1% pass rate. Against all cars of a similar age (18.3% fail rate), the 2014 Veloster comes out 3.7pp worse. Failures cluster in steering, tyres and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — steering (7.5%) and tyres (7.0%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are track rod end, ball joint dust cover and tread depth — track rod end alone was recorded 70 times.
A 90-120k example is materially riskier than a 0-30k one: 26.7% versus 12.5%.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 23.6% of tests without failing them.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Steering | 7.5% | 69 |
| 2 | Tyres | 7.0% | 64 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 6.5% | 60 |
| 4 | Brakes | 5.9% | 54 |
| 5 | Suspension | 5.1% | 47 |
| 6 | Visibility | 2.5% | 23 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Track rod end | 70 |
| 2 | Ball joint dust cover | 51 |
| 3 | Tread depth | 44 |
| 4 | Headlamp aim | 29 |
| 5 | Rbt (sp) | 24 |
| 6 | Headlamp | 24 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.6% | 217 |
| 2 | Brakes | 22.5% | 207 |
| 3 | Suspension | 7.6% | 70 |
| 4 | Other defects | 7.5% | 69 |
| 5 | Steering | 6.3% | 58 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 2.7% | 25 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 72 | 12.5% |
| 30-60k | 372 | 19.9% |
| 60-90k | 342 | 24.3% |
| 90-120k | 120 | 26.7% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 181 | 20.4% |
| 2022 | 191 | 22.0% |
| 2023 | 194 | 23.2% |
| 2024 | 183 | 22.4% |
| 2025 | 172 | 21.5% |
What to check before buying a 2014 Veloster
On a 2014 Veloster, steering is what the MOT record says goes wrong most — it appeared in 7.5% of tests. Check these areas before you commit.
- Steering (7.5% of tests): Play, leaks or worn track rod ends — affects handling and is a safety item. Typical repair: £150–£500.
- Tyres (7.0% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Lighting & signalling (6.5% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2014 Hyundai Velosters pass their MOT?
78.1% of the 921 2014 Hyundai Veloster MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 21.9% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2014 Hyundai Veloster?
Steering, recorded in 7.5% of tests, followed by tyres (7.0%).
Does the 2014 Veloster get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 12.5% in the 0-30k band to 26.7% in the 90-120k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 921 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.