Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A
From 1,749 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage and tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements. The top issue, a tyre seriously damaged, caused 25 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 tyre seriously damaged | 25 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 24 |
| tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements | 17 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 6 |
| 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 | 5 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 5 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 5 |
| a rear registration plate lamp or light source missing or inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps | 4 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 90.9% | a tyre seriously damaged, a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage |
Typical mileage
Half of all Formentor V1 Tsi S-As tested had between 20,731 and 30,054 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,051 median miles, the Formentor V1 Tsi S-A has 0.035 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
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Common questions
What is the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A has a 91% MOT pass rate based on 1,749 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A is a tyre seriously damaged, which caused 25 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 Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi S-A is 26,051 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 20,731 and 30,054 miles.
Buying a used Formentor V1 Tsi 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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