2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 3,126 MOT tests analysed for the 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and lighting & signalling. Its pass rate of 91.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.7%).

Pass rate

3,126

MOT tests analysed

8.3%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

Avg age at test (yrs)

How it compares

Fail rate for this model-year against the segment and national averages for cars of a similar age.

Top failure categories

Most common MOT failure areas — 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	5.1%	160
2	Suspension	2.2%	68
3	Lighting & signalling	2.1%	65
4	Visibility	1.5%	48
5	Brakes	1.0%	32
6	Seat belts & restraints	0.8%	25

Percentage of tests with at least one failure recorded in each category.

Most common specific failures

The exact components most often recorded as failures — more specific than the categories above.

Most frequently recorded failure items — 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	125
2	Shock absorbers	80
3	Washers	39
4	Headlamp aim	39
5	Brake pads	30
6	SRS malfunction indicator lamp	19

Top advisory categories

Advisories aren't failures, but they flag work likely needed soon — useful when budgeting.

Most common MOT advisories — 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	22.3%	697
2	Suspension	10.8%	339
3	Brakes	9.4%	293
4	Other defects	5.6%	174
5	Visibility	1.8%	57
6	Lighting & signalling	0.4%	12

Failure rate by mileage

Higher-mileage cars tend to fail more — often the most useful guide to real condition.

MOT fail rate by recorded mileage band.

Fail rate by recorded mileage — 2022 Formentor V2 S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	2,116	6.6%
30-60k	968	12.2%
60-90k	36	11.1%

Failure rate by age

How this model-year's MOT fail rate climbs as the cars get older.

Trend over time

Fail rate by dataset year — 2022 Formentor V2 S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2024	93	5.4%
2025	3,031	8.5%

What to check before buying a 2022 Formentor V2 S-A

Before buying a 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 5.1% of tests for this year.

Tyres (5.1% of tests): Usually a quick, known-cost fix, but check tread, age and uneven wear (which can hint at alignment or suspension issues). Typical repair: £50–£120 per tyre.
Suspension (2.2% of tests): Worn drop links, bushes, springs or shocks — listen for knocks over bumps and check for uneven tyre wear. Typical repair: £150–£450 per corner.
Lighting & signalling (2.1% of tests): Often a cheap bulb, but persistent issues can mean wiring or corrosion in the units. Typical repair: £10–£150.

Repair costs are rough UK ballpark ranges to set expectations, not quotes — actual prices vary widely by car, parts and garage.

Frequently asked questions

How many 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-As pass their MOT?

91.6% of the 3,126 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.3% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2022 Cupra Formentor V2 S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 5.1% of tests, followed by suspension (2.2%).

Does the 2022 Formentor V2 S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.6% in the 0-30k band to 11.1% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 3,126 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.