Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A (2021)

1,207 real MOT outcomes analysed • 92.6% first-time pass rate

2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A

CarHunch analysed 1,207 real MOT records for the 2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2021 CUPRA FORMENTOR V2 TSI is a strong performer, passing its MOT first time in 92.6% of cases—well above the 80% UK average—with only 8.5% ever showing a dangerous defect, which is reassuringly low. This suggests the model is mechanically sound and well-built.

At just under 29,000 miles median for a three-year-old car, these vehicles are running light, which partly explains the excellent pass rate; the average MOT failure rate of 0.21 per vehicle is genuinely low, though advisories average 1.9 per car, suggesting minor wear items crop up regularly. If you're considering one, focus your pre-purchase inspection on suspension and brake components, as these minor advisories are statistically the most common issue area.

Generally reliable 12.6% above UK average
92.6%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
28,815
typical mileage
21,567–36,360 middle half
8.5%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.21
avg MOT failures per car
over 2.3 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 1,204 92.6% 0.21
Other (0%) 3 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

21,567
low mileage
28,815
typical
36,360
high mileage

Half of all 2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S A vehicles fall between 21,567 and 36,360 miles.

MOT History Averages

2.3
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.21
Avg failures per vehicle
1.9
Avg advisories per vehicle

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