Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A
From 796 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 23 failures in 2024. Checking tread depth (1.6mm legal minimum, 3mm recommended) before your test can save an unnecessary fail. You can check prices at Black Circles if you need replacements. If you need repairs before retesting, sites like BookMyGarage let you compare local prices.
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 23 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 22 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 12 |
| brake disc or drum significantly and obviously worn | 8 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 4 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| an obligatory rear fog lamp missing, or a front or rear fog lamp inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| warning device shows system malfunction | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.4% | a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements |
Typical mileage
Half of all Formentor V1 Phev S-As tested had between 25,456 and 39,956 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 33,235 median miles, the Formentor V1 Phev S-A has 0.029 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A has a 90.3% MOT pass rate based on 796 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 23 failures. Other common issues include a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-A is 33,235 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 25,456 and 39,956 miles.
Buying a used Formentor V1 Phev S-A?
Start with the free tools. Look up the specific vehicle's MOT history on GOV.UK The mileage at each test will show if it's been wound back, and the advisory history tells you what's wearing. Cross-reference that against the typical failures above to see if anything looks unusual for this model.
The free data won't tell you about outstanding finance, theft markers, or write-off history. For that, you need a vehicle history check This is especially important on a private sale where you have fewer legal protections.
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