Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi
From 870 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are 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 and a tyre seriously damaged. The top issue, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, caused 17 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.
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 17 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 14 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 6 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| engine mil illuminated indicating a malfunction | 4 |
| a wheel with a loose or missing wheel nut, bolt or stud | 4 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 3 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 3 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.2% | 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 Tsis tested had between 15,347 and 28,695 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 21,001 median miles, the Formentor V1 Tsi has 0.043 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Cupra models
Common questions
What is the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 870 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi is a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, which caused 17 failures. Other common issues include tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi is 21,001 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 15,347 and 28,695 miles.
Buying a used Formentor V1 Tsi?
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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