Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

Is the 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles, the 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.8%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A (2022)

177 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.8% first-time pass rate

2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 177 real MOT records for the 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2022 CUPRA Formentor V1 PHEV is performing well above the UK average, with a 90.6% first-time pass rate compared to the national baseline of 80%—this is a solid reliability indicator for a relatively young plug-in hybrid. Dangerous defects are rare at 5.7%, well below concern levels, so safety isn't a red flag here.

At nearly 40,000 miles median, these cars show typical wear for their age, and the low failure rate of 0.15 per vehicle suggests owners aren't encountering major mechanical problems. The modest advisory average of 1.1 per car points to minor maintenance items rather than systemic issues, so when you're inspecting one, focus your pre-purchase check on the battery management system and hybrid-specific electrics—those are the areas where PHEV ownership diverges from conventional cars.

We have limited data for the 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Around 1 in 20 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

93.8%

UK average ~80%

Better than average

Dangerous (ever)

5.7%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

0.15

Over 1.5 tests on record

Low

Typical mileage

39k

Middle half: 28k–52k

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These stats describe 177 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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Based on MOT data from 177 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 5.7% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

39,266

typical

28,319

low mileage

51,560

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S A vehicles fall between 28,319 and 51,560 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 28,319 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 28,319–51,560 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Cupra Formentor V1 PHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 69,606 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

MOT History Averages

1.5

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

0.15

Avg failures per vehicle

1.1

Avg advisories per vehicle

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