Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive S A (2022)

763 real MOT outcomes analysed • 93.5% first-time pass rate

2022 Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive S A

CarHunch analysed 763 real MOT records for the 2022 Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive S A. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

The 2022 CUPRA Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE is unusually reliable, with a 93.5% first-time pass rate that sits well above the UK average of 80%—and dangerous defects are rare, affecting only 2.4% of vehicles. This is a genuinely strong result for a car this young and not a reliability red flag for buyers.

At just under 24,000 miles on average, these cars are still relatively low-mileage, which explains the minimal failure rate of 0.08 per vehicle. The 0.8 advisories per car suggest the typical wear items aren't yet a major concern, so if you're buying one, a pre-purchase inspection should still focus on service history and any accident damage rather than expecting mechanical problems.

Generally reliable 13.5% above UK average
93.5%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
23,526
typical mileage
17,204–30,796 middle half
2.4%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.08
avg MOT failures per car
over 1.2 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2022 Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive 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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Mileage Distribution

Most 2022 Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive 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.

17,204
low mileage
23,526
typical
30,796
high mileage

Half of all 2022 Cupra Formentor Vz2 TSI 4drive S A vehicles fall between 17,204 and 30,796 miles.

MOT History Averages

1.2
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.08
Avg failures per vehicle
0.8
Avg advisories per vehicle

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