2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive — MOT failures & pass rate
Across 1,843 MOT tests, the 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive recorded a 91.6% pass rate. That is effectively the same as all cars of a similar age (8.6% fail rate), so the MOT record here is unremarkable in either direction. Failures cluster in tyres, suspension and visibility.
What the MOT record shows
No single area dominates — tyres (4.3%) and suspension (1.7%) are close, so failures are spread across several systems rather than one weak point.
At component level the recurring items are tread depth, shock absorbers and brake pads — tread depth alone was recorded 52 times.
Condition tracks the odometer closely. Failures run at 6.5% in the 0-30k band and 15.8% in the 60-90k band, a 9.3-point spread — more than double.
Tyres is the most common advisory, noted on 19.6% of tests — work that passed today but is likely due soon.
The trend is worsening — 0.0% of tests failed in 2023 against 8.1% in 2025, the usual pattern as a fleet ages.
How it compares
Top failure categories
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tyres | 4.3% | 79 |
| 2 | Suspension | 1.7% | 32 |
| 3 | Visibility | 1.3% | 23 |
| 4 | Brakes | 1.2% | 22 |
| 5 | Emissions & environmental | 1.2% | 22 |
| 6 | Lighting & signalling | 1.1% | 21 |
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 | 52 |
| 2 | Shock absorbers | 32 |
| 3 | Brake pads | 21 |
| 4 | Washers | 18 |
| 5 | Catalyst emissions | 15 |
| 6 | Headlamp aim | 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 | 19.6% | 361 |
| 2 | Brakes | 12.0% | 221 |
| 3 | Suspension | 5.5% | 102 |
| 4 | Other defects | 4.9% | 90 |
| 5 | Visibility | 1.9% | 35 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 1.3% | 24 |
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 | 1,113 | 6.5% |
| 30-60k | 690 | 11.2% |
| 60-90k | 38 | 15.8% |
Failure rate by age
Trend over time
| Dataset year | Tests | Fail rate |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 41 | 0.0% |
| 2024 | 893 | 9.1% |
| 2025 | 909 | 8.1% |
What to check before buying a 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive
The failure pattern for this year is specific enough to inspect against: tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests. Start there.
- Tyres (4.3% 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 (1.7% 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.
- Visibility (1.3% 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.
Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.
Frequently asked questions
How many 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drives pass their MOT?
91.6% of the 1,843 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.
What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive?
Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by suspension (1.7%).
Does the 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive get worse with mileage?
Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.
Methodology & source. Based on 1,843 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.