Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive MOT pass rate & common failures
The Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive appears in 2,962 MOT tests spanning model years 2020–2023, and 92.2% of them passed. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.5% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Its most common failure areas are tyres, visibility and emissions & environmental.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (3.9%) and visibility (1.4%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, brake pads and shock absorbers — tread depth alone was recorded 75 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.4% in the 0-30k band and 12.8% in the 60-90k band, a 6.4-point spread — more than double.
Advisories point at the next bill rather than this one: tyres was flagged on 19.2% of tests without failing them.
The trend is worsening — 1.8% of tests failed in 2023 against 7.5% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
By model year
Every Formentor Vz2 4Drive model year with a usable sample. Years with their own detailed report are linked.
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 217 | 91.2% | 8.8% | Tyres |
| 2021 | 1,843 | 91.6% | 8.4% | Tyres |
| 2022 | 859 | 93.7% | 6.3% | Tyres |
| 2023 | 43 | 95.3% | 4.7% | Tyres |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 3.9% | 115 |
| 2 | Visibility | 1.4% | 40 |
| 3 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 36 |
| 4 | Suspension | 1.2% | 36 |
| 5 | Brakes | 1.1% | 32 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.0% | 30 |
| 7 | Seat belts & restraints | 0.5% | 14 |
| 8 | Other defects | 0.3% | 8 |
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 | 75 |
| 2 | Brake pads | 34 |
| 3 | Shock absorbers | 34 |
| 4 | Washers | 29 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 26 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 24 |
| 7 | Pins and bushes | 16 |
| 8 | Registration plates | 15 |
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 | 19.2% | 569 |
| 2 | Brakes | 11.2% | 331 |
| 3 | Suspension | 4.5% | 133 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.4% | 129 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.6% | 48 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.1% | 33 |
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 | 1,915 | 6.4% |
| 30-60k | 998 | 10.2% |
| 60-90k | 47 | 12.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 109 | 1.8% |
| 2024 | 1,010 | 8.8% |
| 2025 | 1,842 | 7.5% |
What to check before buying a Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive
- Tyres (3.9% 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.
- Visibility (1.4% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£150.
- Emissions & environmental (1.2% of tests): More common on older diesels (DPF/EGR) — can be expensive; check for warning lights and smoke. Typical repair: £100–£600.
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 Vz2 4Drive?
92.2% of the 2,962 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive MOT tests in this dataset passed, a 7.8% fail rate, across model years 2020–2023.
What does the Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive most often fail its MOT on?
Tyres, recorded in 3.9% of tests, then visibility (1.4%).
How much does mileage affect Formentor Vz2 4Drive MOT results?
Fail rates run at 6.4% for cars in the 0-30k band and 12.8% for 60-90k, a 6.4-point difference.
Methodology & source. Based on 2,962 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.