Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a reliable? We analysed 5,096 real MOT tests across 2,914 vehicles to find out.
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The Cupra Formentor V1 TSI 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 TSI S-a.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Common Faults & Problems
These are the most common serious faults found on Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a models during MOT testing — flagged as dangerous or major failures that need immediate attention.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI 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 TSI S-a year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 477 | 89.9% | 19,934 | 27,008 | 36,129 |
| 2022 | 2,270 | 90.0% | 20,918 | 27,162 | 34,900 |
| 2021 | 2,165 | 89.4% | 23,328 | 31,244 | 41,126 |
How Long Does a Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Last?
Based on 2,914 Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a vehicles on UK roads.
Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.0% MOT pass rate from 2,270 tests
89.4% MOT pass rate from 2,165 tests
The best year to buy a used Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a is 2022, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.0% across 2,270 tests. The 2021 model year has the lowest pass rate at 89.4% — 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a THIS CAR | 89.7% | 5,096 | 29,016 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a | 90% | 9,308 | 27,589 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-a | 91% | 4,443 | 27,825 mi | — yrs |
| Cupra Formentor V2 TSI | 90% | 3,911 | 26,922 mi | — yrs |
| BMW M4 Competition M Xdrive Auto | 93.2% | 3,162 | 20,557 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-a (90.0% pass rate) and the Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-a (91.0% pass rate), the Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a trails behind on MOT reliability.
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The Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-a has an overall MOT pass rate of 89.7% across 5,096 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 TSI 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 TSI S-a owner drives around 7,777 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.