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2014 Hyundai Veloster: common problems and MOT failures

What MOT testers find on the Hyundai Veloster first registered in 2014: we looked at the 431 MOTs these cars had during 2023–2025. Plus known faults and what to look at before you buy one.

Small sample: there were only 431 MOTs of these cars during 2023–2025, so treat the percentages as rough. The known faults below don't depend on it.

431MOTs of 2014 cars, done in 2023–2025
68%pass first time (all 2014 cars: 70%)
6,800typical miles a year
4.1×the usual rate for track rod ends

What goes wrong more than usual on a 2014 Hyundai Veloster?

Parts flagged at MOT more often on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster than on all cars registered in 2014.

  • Track rod ends4.1× usual
    Hyundai Veloster
    16% All 2014 cars
    3.9%

    Failed outright at MOT: 9%, against 2% of all 2014 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.

  • Ball joint dust cover4.2× usual
    Hyundai Veloster
    7.2% All 2014 cars
    1.7%

    Failed outright at MOT: 3.2%, against 0.7% of all 2014 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.

Common 2014 Hyundai Veloster MOT failures and advisories

The share of 2014 Hyundai Veloster MOT tests where testers flagged each area, as a fail or an advisory. Rough prices are typical independent-garage costs.

  • Brakes
    31% 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.

  • Tyres
    28% 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.

  • Suspension
    26% 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.

  • Lights and electrics
    14% 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
    6% 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 2014 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 4.1× as often on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster as on other cars the same age.)
  2. Any recent work on the ball joint dust cover? (Flagged at MOT 4.2× as often on the 2014 Hyundai Veloster as on other cars the same age.)
  3. Can I see the service history and receipts for any big jobs?

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Other years

Every year of the Hyundai Veloster compared

YearMOT testsMost flagged
2015–Too few tests
20132,539Brakes 36%
20124,413Brakes 38%
2011–Too few tests

Where this comes from: the DVSA's anonymised results for every MOT test done in Great Britain during 2023–2025, counting the MOTs of Hyundai Veloster cars first registered in 2014. "Flagged" includes advisories, so it isn't the same as a fail rate. How we score