2020 · 4 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2020 Cupra Formentor MOT pass rate and common faults

102 MOT tests in 2024. 93.1% passed first time, compared with 86.9% for all cars the same age.

107Above average
Passed first time93.1%
Failed or needed repairs6.9%
Typical mileage at test29,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 102 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure2.0%
    2 marked dangerous
  2. Tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative1.0%
  3. Catalyst emissions: Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits1.0%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm1.0%
    1 marked dangerous
  5. Tyres - condition: has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure1.0%
    1 marked dangerous
  6. Registration plates: does not conform to the specified requirements1.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Tyres4.9%
  2. Emissions & leaks1.0%
  3. Number plates & VIN1.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick14.7%
  2. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm12.7%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak4.9%
  4. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords2.9%
  5. Brake discs: significantly and obviously worn2.9%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2020 Cupra Formentor?

In 2024, 93.1% of 2020 Cupra Formentor cars passed their MOT first time, across 102 tests. The average for all 4-year-old cars was 86.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2020 Cupra Formentor?

The most common failure reasons were tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure; tyre pressure monitoring system: malfunctioning or obviously inoperative; catalyst emissions: lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2020 Cupra Formentor reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 107, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).