2013 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and MOT failures

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2013 Hyundai Veloster?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster than on all cars registered in 2013.

• Track rod ends3.7× usual
  Hyundai Veloster

  15.7% All 2013 cars

  4.3%

  Failed outright at MOT: 9.5%, against 2.2% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £50–£150 (one end, plus about £30–£50 if it needs a wheel alignment) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Listen for knocks when turning, and check the steering feels even.

• Rigid brake pipes2.5× usual
  Hyundai Veloster

  10.2% All 2013 cars

  4.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 2%, against 0.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £100–£400 our estimate

  At the viewing: Ask to see underneath, or check the MOT advisories: corroded brake or fuel pipes get worse every year and fail the MOT when they do.

• Ball joint dust cover3× usual
  Hyundai Veloster

  6.3% All 2013 cars

  2.1%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.4%, against 0.9% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £60–£150 (one joint) ClickMechanic

  At the viewing: Listen for knocking over bumps and check the rubber boots behind the wheels aren't split.

• Handbrake performance5.5× usual
  Hyundai Veloster

  3.3% All 2013 cars

  0.6%

  Failed outright at MOT: 3.3%, against 0.6% of all 2013 cars. The rest were advisories or minor defects.

  Rough price £80–£300 our estimate

  At the viewing: Pull the handbrake on a slope. It should hold the car within a few clicks.

Common 2013 Hyundai Veloster MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2013 Hyundai Veloster MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

• Brakes
  36% of testsRough price £150–£350

  At the viewing: Look for a lip on the disc edges and feel for judder or pulling when braking firmly from about 40mph.

• Suspension
  35% of testsRough price £120–£400

  At the viewing: Listen for knocks over speed bumps, and look behind each front wheel for a snapped coil spring.

• Tyres
  31% of testsRough price £70–£150

  At the viewing: Check the tread on all four tyres, including the inside edges, and look for cracks or bulges.

• Lights and electrics
  20% of testsRough price £10–£80

  At the viewing: Ask a friend to check every light, including brake lights and indicators, while you operate them.

• Wipers, windscreen and mirrors
  8% of testsRough price £15–£250

  At the viewing: Check for chips in the driver's view, and test the wipers and washers.

• Steering
  3% of testsRough price £100–£450

  At the viewing: On a straight road the steering wheel should sit straight. Feel for play or knocking when turning.

Questions to ask the seller before buying a 2013 Hyundai Veloster

Ask before you travel to see it. A seller who knows the car will have answers, and receipts.

1. Any recent work on the track rod ends? (Flagged at MOT 3.7× as often on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster as on other cars the same age.)
2. Any recent work on the rigid brake pipes? (Flagged at MOT 2.5× as often on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster as on other cars the same age.)
3. Any recent work on the ball joint dust cover? (Flagged at MOT 3× as often on the 2013 Hyundai Veloster as on other cars the same age.)
4. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?