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Hyundai Veloster

Yellow · Petrol · 2012 · 1,591 cc

LR12 KATMOT history

LR12 KAT is a yellow petrol Hyundai Veloster first used on 29 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 5 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 21 MOT tests, with 69,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2026.

LR12 KAT yellow Hyundai Veloster – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Hyundai Veloster, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 May 2027
Mileage
69,837 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2026
MOT tests
21
13 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,944 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LR12 KAT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Hyundai
Model
Veloster
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,591 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
29 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 May 2027
Latest MOT test
6 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LR12 KAT was last recorded at 69,837 miles on 6 May 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,828 miles · 23 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
3,944 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 69,837 miles
  • 2025 – 65,723 miles
  • 2024 – 52,437 miles
  • 2023 – 50,960 miles
  • 2022 – 48,202 miles
  • 2021 – 44,989 miles
  • 2020 – 43,079 miles
  • 2019 – 41,404 miles
  • 2018 – 38,308 miles
  • 2017 – 35,013 miles
  • 2016 – 31,209 miles
  • 2015 – 27,129 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass69,837 miles
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

21 tests since 8 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass69,837 miles (+9)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2027
    Odometer
    69,837 miles
    Test number
    466480020732
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  2. Fail69,828 miles (+4,105)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,828 miles
    Test number
    454459991062
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Brake performance unable to be tested due to machpierson strut upper bush completely detached (1.2.1 (g))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted alloy (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both and axle corroded (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
  3. Pass65,723 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    137591282343
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass65,723 miles (+17)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    65,723 miles
    Test number
    694613524084
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail65,706 miles (+13,269)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,706 miles
    Test number
    444757808647
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass52,437 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    52,437 miles
    Test number
    895514368593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail52,422 miles (+1,462)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,422 miles
    Test number
    555721515859
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass50,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    50,960 miles
    Test number
    288985937108
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Fail50,960 miles (+2,758)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,960 miles
    Test number
    641117012742
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  10. Pass48,202 miles (+50)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    48,202 miles
    Test number
    423552728284
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear brake backing plates corroding and catching slightly against rear discs
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  11. Fail48,152 miles (+3,163)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,152 miles
    Test number
    840875839914
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side handbrake lever on caliper fully wound on (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryBOTH rear brake backing plates corroding and catching slightly against rear discs
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH front discs lipped slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass44,989 miles (+1,910)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    44,989 miles
    Test number
    758597136447
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade splitting on outer edge (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant level close to minimum mark in reservoir
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on both faces (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn slightly on both faces (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH rear discs worn on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  13. Pass43,079 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    43,079 miles
    Test number
    177434645384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass41,404 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    464843856112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail41,402 miles (+3,094)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,402 miles
    Test number
    666425417010
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
  16. Pass38,308 miles (+3,295)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    38,308 miles
    Test number
    580131410616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass35,013 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    35,013 miles
    Test number
    517711568812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail35,003 miles (+3,794)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,003 miles
    Test number
    588875812130
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass31,209 miles (+4,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    31,209 miles
    Test number
    291237052841
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass27,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    398799985168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail27,129 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,129 miles
    Test number
    297169385484
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Questions about LR12 KAT

Does LR12 KAT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LR12 KAT is valid until 5 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on LR12 KAT?
The MOT on LR12 KAT is valid until 5 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LR12 KAT done?
LR12 KAT was recorded at 69,837 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2026, an average of 3,944 miles a year.
Has LR12 KAT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LR12 KAT has failed 8 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on LR12 KAT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LR12 KAT find?
LR12 KAT passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front lower oil leak, but not excessive; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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