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Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults

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Is the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a reliable? We analysed 1,991 real MOT tests across 946 vehicles to find out.

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Data last updated: · Based on 1,991 real MOT tests
MOT Pass Rate
88.9%
Typical Mileage
39,998mi
Annual Mileage
8,942mi/yr
Est. Lifespan
yrs

The Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a.

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Number Plates

Number plates registered to a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year

How likely is a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.

87.3%
2023
90.3%
2022
88.5%
2021

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Common Faults & Problems

These are the most common serious faults found on Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Mileage — What's Normal?

How many miles does a typical Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.

Low usage
5,908 mi/yr
Typical
8,942 mi/yr
Average
11,078 mi/yr
Heavy usage
12,857 mi/yr

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a MOT Data by Registration Year

Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a year you're looking at.

Year Tests Pass Rate Low Mi. Typical Mi. High Mi.
2023 189 87.3% 31,559 42,668 56,712
2022 390 90.3% 30,523 41,858 54,168
2021 1,361 88.5% 27,962 38,893 51,232

How Long Does a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Last?

Based on 946 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a vehicles on UK roads.

Average
3.1 years
Median
3.0 years

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Mileage Distribution

Total mileage recorded across all Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.

Median
39,998 mi
75th Percentile
52,860 mi
95th Percentile
79,652 mi
Max Recorded
156,250 mi

Best Year to Buy a Used Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a

Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.

Best year
2022

90.3% MOT pass rate from 390 tests

Year to avoid
2023

87.3% MOT pass rate from 189 tests

The best year to buy a used Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.3% across 390 tests. The 2023 model year has the lowest pass rate at 87.3% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.

How Does the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a Compare?

MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.

Model Pass Rate Tests Typical Mileage Lifespan
Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a THIS CAR 88.9% 1,991 39,998 mi — yrs
Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a 90% 9,308 27,589 mi — yrs
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a 89.7% 5,096 29,016 mi — yrs
Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-a 91% 4,443 27,825 mi — yrs
Skoda Fabia SE Drive TSI S-a 89.4% 724 19,144 mi — yrs

Compared to the Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a (90.0% pass rate) and the Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a (89.7% pass rate), the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a trails behind on MOT reliability.

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Should you buy a used Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a?

The Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 88.9% across 1,991 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.

On the safety side, the most frequently flagged dangerous fault is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. Dangerous faults cause an immediate MOT failure and mean the vehicle is not roadworthy until repaired. If you're viewing a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a with an expired or recently passed MOT, ask the seller whether any dangerous faults were found and fixed during the last test.

A typical Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a owner drives around 8,942 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.

Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.

Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a — Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a reliable?
Based on 1,991 MOT tests, the Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a has a 88.9% pass rate — above the UK average, suggesting good reliability.
What are the common problems on a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a?
The most common failure point is general wear and tear.
How many miles does a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a do per year?
The typical Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a does around 8,942 miles per year. Anything significantly above or below this is worth investigating.
How long does a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a last?
Lifespan data is not yet available for this model.
Should I get a vehicle check before buying a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a?
Yes. An MOT pass rate tells you about the model in general, but a vehicle history check reveals the specific car's finance, stolen, write-off and mileage history — things the seller may not disclose.
What is the best year to buy a Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a?
Based on MOT pass rates, the best year to buy a used Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S-a is 2022 with a 90.3% pass rate across 390 tests.