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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi. Check any Formentor V1 Tsi by registration number below.

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96.3%

Avg Pass Rate

+3.0%

vs Cupra Avg

2

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi — MOT Reliability Overview

The Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi has an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, which is 3.0 percentage points above the Cupra brand average of 93.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Formentor V1 Tsi is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

The most common reasons a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi fails its MOT are a shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage, tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements, a tyre seriously damaged. If you are preparing your Formentor V1 Tsi for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi performs at MOT across different model years.

2021

Based on 855 vehicles

92.7%Excellent
Cupra average: 93.3%
Dangerous Defects

1.6%

Retest Rate

8.7%

Mileage at 3yr

42k mi

0

Based on 23 vehicles

100.0%Excellent
Cupra average: 93.3%
Mileage at 5yr

21k mi

Top MOT Failures — Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi

The most common reasons a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

1

A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage

2.0%
2

Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements

1.4%
3

A tyre seriously damaged

1.3%
Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

3.0%

Front Offside

1.4%

Rear Offside

1.4%

Other Cupra Models

Compare MOT reliability across Cupra models.

Cupra Leon Vz3 Tsi S-a

90.4% pass rate

Cupra Leon First Edition Phev S-a

83.9% pass rate

Cupra Formentor Vz Edition Tsi 4d Sa

97.7% pass rate

Cupra Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa

96.2% pass rate

Cupra Formentor V2 Tsi S-a

93.4% pass rate

Cupra Formentor V1 Phev S-a

91.2% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

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Advisory vs Failure

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See detailed fault analysis for Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi

Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi?
The average MOT pass rate for the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi is 96.3% compared to the Cupra average of 93.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi?
The most common MOT failures on the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi are: A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage (2.0%), Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements (1.4%), A tyre seriously damaged (1.3%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.
Is the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 96.3%, the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi?
Typical mileage for the Cupra Formentor V1 Tsi: 41,942 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Formentor V1 Tsi to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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