2021 · 3 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2021 Cupra Formentor MOT pass rate and common faults

6,361 MOT tests in 2024. 89.4% passed first time, compared with 87.6% for all cars the same age.

102Above average
Passed first time89.4%
Failed or needed repairs10.6%
Typical mileage at test26,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 6,361 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.2%
    219 marked dangerous
  2. Tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8%
  3. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.5%
  4. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7%
    58 marked dangerous
  5. SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.6%
  6. Headlamp aim: too high0.6%
  7. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.4%
  8. Tyres - condition: has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure0.3%
    24 marked dangerous
  9. Malfunction indicator lamp: inoperative or indicates a malfunction0.3%
  10. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively0.3%

Problem areas

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

  1. Tyres5.9%
  2. Suspension1.8%
  3. Lights & electrics1.8%
  4. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)1.6%
  5. Brakes1.0%
  6. Seat belts & airbags0.7%
  7. Emissions & leaks0.6%
  8. Number plates & VIN0.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm15.6%
  2. Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak6.7%
  3. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure4.0%
  4. Brake discs: in such a condition that it is seriously weakened3.6%
  5. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick3.0%

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: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm. 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 2021 Cupra Formentor?

In 2024, 89.4% of 2021 Cupra Formentor cars passed their MOT first time, across 6,361 tests. The average for all 3-year-old cars was 87.6%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2021 Cupra Formentor?

The most common failure reasons were tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; tyres - condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak. The biggest problem area was tyres.

Is the 2021 Cupra Formentor reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 102, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).