Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 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 V2 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 V2 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 V2 PHEV S A reliable?

Based on MOT data from 209 vehicles, the 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S A has a first-time MOT pass rate of 93.4%, 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 V2 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 V2 PHEV S A (2022)

209 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.4% first-time pass rate

2022 Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S A

CarHunch analysed 209 real MOT records for the 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 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 V2 PHEV is a genuinely reliable performer, with a first-time pass rate of 92.9% — well above the UK average of 80% — and only 5.7% of vehicles ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. At just over 35,000 miles on average, these are relatively low-mileage examples, and the fact that they average only 0.15 failures per vehicle suggests the hybrid powertrain is holding up well so far. You'll see around 1.2 advisories per vehicle on test, mostly minor wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the battery health and hybrid system integration, since these cars are still young and long-term hybrid reliability data is limited.

We have limited data for the 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 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

93.4%

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

31k

Middle half: 24k–45k

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These stats describe 209 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 209 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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🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type	Vehicles	Pass rate	Avg failures
Hybrid Electric (Clean) (100%)	208	93.3%	0.15

Colour Breakdown

Based on 5,929 Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S A vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Grey 47.3%

2,806

Black 26.2%

1,554

White 15.2%

902

Blue 5.2%

309

Red 3.3%

195

Silver 1.3%

Green 1.3%

Purple 0.1%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 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.

30,689

typical

23,784

low mileage

44,955

high mileage

Half of all 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S A vehicles fall between 23,784 and 44,955 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 23,784 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.

✓ 23,784–44,955 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S As sit.

⚠ Over 60,689 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

1.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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