2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A — MOT failures & pass rate

Across 1,843 MOT tests analysed for the 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A, the most common recorded failure areas were tyres, suspension and visibility. Its pass rate of 91.6% was in line with the average for cars of a similar age (91.2%). Higher-mileage examples failed more often — 15.8% in the 60-90k group versus 6.5% in the 0-30k group.

Pass rate

1,843

MOT tests analysed

8.4%

Fail rate

in line with

vs cars of similar age

3.5

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 — 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A
#	Category	% of tests affected	Tests
1	Tyres	4.3%	79
2	Suspension	1.7%	32
3	Visibility	1.3%	23
4	Emissions & environmental	1.2%	22
5	Brakes	1.2%	22
6	Lighting & signalling	1.1%	21

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 — 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A
#	Failure item	Times recorded
1	Tread depth	52
2	Shock absorbers	32
3	Brake pads	21
4	Washers	18
5	Headlamp aim	15
6	Catalyst emissions	15

Top advisory categories

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

Most common MOT advisories — 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A
#	Category	% of tests with advisory	Tests
1	Tyres	19.6%	361
2	Brakes	12.0%	221
3	Suspension	5.5%	102
4	Other defects	4.9%	90
5	Visibility	1.9%	35
6	Emissions & environmental	1.3%	24

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 — 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A
Mileage band	Tests	Fail rate
0-30k	1,113	6.5%
30-60k	690	11.2%
60-90k	38	15.8%

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 — 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A
Dataset year	Tests	Fail rate
2023	41	0.0%
2024	893	9.1%
2025	909	8.1%

What to check before buying a 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A

Before buying a 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A, focus on the areas it most often fails on. Tyres accounted for 4.3% of tests for this year.

Tyres (4.3% 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 (1.7% 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.
Visibility (1.3% of tests): Wipers, washers, mirrors and screen damage — usually inexpensive, but check for chips in the driver's line of sight. Typical repair: £15–£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 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-As pass their MOT?

91.6% of the 1,843 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A MOT tests in this dataset passed — a 8.4% fail rate.

What is the most common MOT failure on a 2021 Cupra Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A?

Tyres, recorded in 4.3% of tests, followed by suspension (1.7%).

Does the 2021 Formentor Vz2 4Drive S-A get worse with mileage?

Its MOT fail rate rises from 6.5% in the 0-30k band to 15.8% in the 60-90k band.

Methodology & source. Based on 1,843 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.