Hyundai Veloster reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Hyundai Veloster is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 83 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 376 of 442, and 39.6% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is track rod end (8.2% of tests).
Ranked 376 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 2,540 Hyundai Velosters aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 39.6% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Hyundai Veloster is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage.
First-time fail rate
39.6%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
–
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
6,700
Typical age at test: 11 years
Hyundai Veloster MOT failure rate by age
Most common Hyundai Veloster MOT faults
- Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play8.2% of tests
- Rbt (sp): efficiency below requirements6.1% of tests
- Headlamp: not working on dipped beam4.3% of tests
- Parking brake performance: inoperative on one side3.9% of tests
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm3.7% of tests
- Coil spring: fractured or broken3.5% of tests
What the Hyundai Veloster fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Brakes | 13.8% | ▲ 1.9× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 11.6% | ▼ 12% less often |
| Suspension | 11.6% | About average |
| Steering | 9.7% | ▲ 4.0× as often |
| Tyres | 8.7% | ▲ 1.3× as often |
| Visibility | 7.2% | ▲ 1.5× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 2.4% | ▼ 22% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 2.1% | ▲ 2.7× as often |
| Body and structure | 1.4% | ▼ 62% less often |
| Wheels | 0.5% | ▲ 1.4× as often |
What MPG does the Hyundai Veloster do?
Official economy for the Hyundai Veloster ranges from 40.9 to 47.9mpg across the 9 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2014). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
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Any Hyundai Veloster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Hyundai Veloster registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £275 a year.
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Official figures for 9 versions sold in the UK between 2012 and 2014.
Fuel types
Petrol
Official economy
40.9–47.9 mpg
CO2
137–157 g/km
| Version | Fuel | Economy | CO2 | Car tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veloster 1.6l GDiManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 148g | £225 |
| Veloster 1.6l TurboManual · listed 2014 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 157g | £275 |
| Veloster DCT transmissionAutomatic · listed 2013 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 145g | £225 |
| Veloster with ISGManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Veloster without ISGManual · listed 2013 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 148g | £225 |
| Veloster 1.6l TurboM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 40.9 mpg | 157g | £275 |
| Veloster DCT transmission6AT · listed 2012 | Petrol | 44.1 mpg | 145g | £225 |
| Veloster with ISGM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 47.9 mpg | 137g | £200 |
| Veloster without ISGM6 · listed 2012 | Petrol | 43.5 mpg | 148g | £225 |
Economy and CO2 are official NEDC (before 2018) or WLTP figures. Car tax is the yearly rate at current rates for a car first registered in the year listed, before any expensive car supplement.
What a Hyundai Veloster costs to fuel
- petrol, typical official 43.5mpg…
Official figures are usually 10–15% better than real-world driving.
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Hyundai Veloster reliable?
Its MOT record is worse than average: the Hyundai Veloster is 20% more likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 83 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Hyundai Veloster?
The most common MOT fault is “Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play”, found in 8.2% of tests. It fails on steering and seat belts and airbags more often than similar cars.
›What MPG does the Hyundai Veloster do?
Official economy for the Hyundai Veloster ranges from 40.9 to 47.9mpg across the 9 versions listed by the Vehicle Certification Agency (2012–2014). A typical petrol version manages 43.5mpg. Expect 10–15% less in real-world driving.
›How much is road tax on a Hyundai Veloster?
Any Hyundai Veloster first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates). A Hyundai Veloster registered between March 2001 and March 2017 is taxed on its CO2: £200 to £275 a year.
›How many Hyundai Velosters fail their MOT?
39.6% of Hyundai Velosters aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Hyundai Veloster combined (Open Government Licence v3.0); official economy and CO2 from Vehicle Certification Agency data, © Crown copyright. VCA cannot accept liability for its accuracy. How we calculate the league.