
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass52,437 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 52,437 miles
- Test number
- 895514368593
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Pass43,079 miles (+1,675)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 43,079 miles
- Test number
- 177434645384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,404 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 41,404 miles
- Test number
- 464843856112
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass38,308 miles (+3,295)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 38,308 miles
- Test number
- 580131410616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,013 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 35,013 miles
- Test number
- 517711568812
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
Pass27,129 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 27,129 miles
- Test number
- 398799985168
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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