Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A
From 1,722 MOT tests. Above average for its class.
Common MOT failure categories
Pass rate by registration year
Newer Formentor V2 Tsi S-As fare better: 2022 models pass at 95% vs 92.2% for 2021.
What goes wrong?
The most common MOT failure reasons are tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged and a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage. The top issue, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, caused 39 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 | 39 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 22 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 20 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 9 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 7 |
| a brake lining or pad worn below 1.5mm | 7 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 7 |
| the aim of a headlamp is not within limits laid down in the requirements | 6 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 5 |
| audible warning inoperative | 5 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 95% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
| 2021 | 92.2% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Formentor V2 Tsi S-As tested had between 16,342 and 29,328 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 23,149 median miles, the Formentor V2 Tsi S-A has 0.033 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Cupra models
Common questions
What is the Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A has a 92.4% MOT pass rate based on 1,722 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 39 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-A is 23,149 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 16,342 and 29,328 miles.
Buying a used Formentor V2 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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