Cupra Formentor V2 MOT pass rate & common failures
10,736 MOT tests on the Cupra Formentor V2 (2021–2025) give it a 91.5% pass rate. All cars of a similar age fail at 8.4%, so the Formentor V2 sits squarely on the average. Its most common failure areas are tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling.
What the MOT record shows
One area stands out: tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests against 2.1% for the next-worst category.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, shock absorbers and headlamp aim — tread depth alone was recorded 402 times.
Mileage is the strongest signal on the record: 7.4% of 0-30k cars fail, rising to 15.0% once past 90-120k — 2.0× the risk.
Fuel type barely separates them — petrol fails 8.3% of the time against 9.5% for hybrid.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 23.5% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.6% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Formentor V2 model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 6,052 | 91.4% | 8.6% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 4,463 | 91.4% | 8.6% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 216 | 95.4% | 4.6% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 5.4% | 577 |
| 2 | Suspension | 2.1% | 230 |
| 3 | Lighting & signalling | 1.6% | 173 |
| 4 | Visibility | 1.4% | 153 |
| 5 | Brakes | 0.9% | 95 |
| 6 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.7% | 77 |
| 7 | Emissions & environmental | 0.3% | 35 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.2% | 19 |
Most common specific failures
The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.
| # | Failure item | Times recorded |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tread depth | 402 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 256 |
| 3 | Headlamp aim | 112 |
| 4 | Washers | 112 |
| 5 | Brake pads | 65 |
| 6 | SRS malfunction indicator lamp | 55 |
| 7 | Wipers | 47 |
| 8 | Pins and bushes | 46 |
Top advisory categories
Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.
| # | Category | % of tests with advisory | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 23.5% | 2,522 |
| 2 | Suspension | 11.0% | 1,180 |
| 3 | Brakes | 8.9% | 954 |
| 4 | Other defects | 6.1% | 656 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.8% | 194 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 0.3% | 36 |
Failure rate by mileage
Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.
| Mileage band | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | 6,326 | 7.4% |
| 30-60k | 4,035 | 10.1% |
| 60-90k | 328 | 8.5% |
| 90-120k | 40 | 15.0% |
Failure rate by age
By fuel type
| Fuel | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| Petrol | 8,621 | 8.3% |
| Hybrid | 2,115 | 9.5% |
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 37 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 3,110 | 8.3% |
| 2025 | 7,589 | 8.6% |
What to check before buying a Cupra Formentor V2
- Tyres (5.4% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
- Suspension (2.1% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
- Lighting & signalling (1.6% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
What is the MOT pass rate for the Cupra Formentor V2?
91.5% of the 10,736 Cupra Formentor V2 MOT tests in this dataset passed, an 8.5% fail rate, across model years 2021–2025.
What does the Cupra Formentor V2 most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 5.4% of tests, then suspension (2.1%).
How much does mileage affect Formentor V2 MOT results?
Fail rates run at 7.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 15.0% for 90-120k, a 7.5-point difference.
Is the petrol or hybrid Formentor V2 more reliable at MOT time?
On MOT-testable defects the petrol fails 8.3% of the time against 9.5% for the hybrid. This covers testable items only, not engine or gearbox reliability.
Methodology & source. Based on 10,736 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-27. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.