Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A
From 505 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 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 14 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 | 14 |
| a tyre seriously damaged | 8 |
| a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage | 5 |
| number plate does not conform to the specified requirements | 3 |
| windscreen or window damaged or seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view | 3 |
| a direction indicator lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning | 2 |
| an srs malfunction indicator lamp (mil) indicates a system malfunction | 2 |
| a suspension pin, bush or joint excessively worn | 1 |
| windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen | 1 |
| a tyre cords visible or damaged | 1 |
By registration year
| Year | Pass rate | Top failures |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 91.9% | tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged |
Typical mileage
Half of all Formentor Vz1 Phev S-As tested had between 22,078 and 32,813 miles on the clock. Relatively low mileage overall. Many are still fairly young.
At 26,723 median miles, the Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A has 0.031 failures per 10,000 miles driven.
Other Cupra models
Common questions
What is the Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A MOT pass rate?
The Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A has a 91.7% MOT pass rate based on 505 real MOT tests. This is above the national average.
What are common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A?
The most common MOT failure on the Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A is tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, which caused 14 failures. Other common issues include a tyre seriously damaged.
What is the typical mileage of a Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A at MOT?
The median mileage at MOT for a Cupra Formentor Vz1 Phev S-A is 26,723 miles. The middle 50% of vehicles tested have between 22,078 and 32,813 miles.
Buying a used Formentor Vz1 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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