Cupra Formentor reliability, MPG and running costs
Figures updated
The Cupra Formentor is a car. In 2024 MOT tests it scored 113 for reliability (100 is average), ranking 182 of 442, and 11.0% failed first time against a UK average of 28.5%. Its most common MOT failure is tread depth (2.4% of tests).
Ranked 182 of 442 cars in the 2024 MOT Reliability League
In 2024, 4,640 Cupra Formentors aged 3 to 20 had an MOT and 11.0% failed first time (UK average 28.5%). Taking age and mileage into account, the Cupra Formentor is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage. At the first MOT, at three years old, 11.0% failed (UK 12.7%).
First-time fail rate
11.0%
UK 28.5%
Fail rate at 3 years
11.0%
UK 12.7%
Average miles a year
9,400
Typical age at test: 3 years
Cupra Formentor MOT failure rate by age
Most common Cupra Formentor MOT faults
- Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.4% of tests
- Condition: has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords1.8% of tests
- Shock absorbers: has a serious fluid leak1.7% of tests
- Condition: has ply or cords exposed0.7% of tests
- SRS malfunction indicator lamp: warning lamp indicates a fault0.7% of tests
- Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid0.5% of tests
What the Cupra Formentor fails on
| Area | Tests failing | vs similar cars |
|---|---|---|
| Tyres | 5.7% | ▲ 1.1× as often |
| Suspension | 2.1% | ▲ 3.3× as often |
| Lights and electrics | 1.8% | ▼ 30% less often |
| Visibility | 1.5% | ▼ 51% less often |
| Brakes | 0.9% | ▼ 46% less often |
| Seat belts and airbags | 0.8% | ▲ 2.5× as often |
| Exhaust and emissions | 0.6% | ▲ 1.2× as often |
| Wheels | 0.1% | About average |
| Body and structure | 0.1% | ▼ 68% less often |
| Steering | 0.0% | ▼ 53% less often |
How much is road tax on a Cupra Formentor?
Any Cupra Formentor first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
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Frequently asked questions
›Is the Cupra Formentor reliable?
Its MOT record is better than average: the Cupra Formentor is 12% less likely to fail than the average car of the same age and mileage, with a reliability score of 113 in our 2024 league (100 is average).
›What are common problems with the Cupra Formentor?
The most common MOT fault is “Tread depth: tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm”, found in 2.4% of tests. It fails on suspension more often than similar cars.
›How much is road tax on a Cupra Formentor?
Any Cupra Formentor first registered from April 2017 pays the standard rate of £200 a year after its first year (2026/27 rates).
›How many Cupra Formentors fail their MOT?
11.0% of Cupra Formentors aged 3 to 20 failed their MOT first time in 2024, and 11.0% failed at their first MOT.
Sources: DVSA anonymised MOT tests 2024, all versions of the Cupra Formentor combined (Open Government Licence v3.0). How we calculate the league.