Cupra
Running costs, reliability, and MOT data for 23 models from 16,030 real MOT tests.
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Avg Pass Rate
93%
Total Tests
16,030
Models
23
Years Covered
2020-2022
About Cupra Cars
Cupra ranks 28th out of 145 car manufacturers for MOT reliability, with an average pass rate of 93%. That's 11 points above the national average of 82%, making Cupra one of the more dependable brands on UK roads.
With 23 models across 3 years of data (2020 to 2022), there's a moderate spread of 15 percentage points between models. Some Cupras are notably more reliable than others.
Most and Least Reliable Cupra Models
The Formentor V2 Tsi leads the range with a 97% average pass rate from 1,367 tests. At the other end, the Leon Vz3 Phev S-a has the lowest at 82%. Overall, more than half of Cupra's models achieve above-average pass rates, which is a good sign for the brand.
Cupra Fuel Types
Cupra models in our data come in 16 petrol, 7 hybrid variants. Cupra offers hybrid options for buyers looking to reduce fuel costs.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on most recent year, 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices. Insurance not included.
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All Cupra Models
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| Model | Years | Pass Rate | Tests | Fuel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Formentor V2 Tsi S-a | 2 yrs | 94% | 2,499 | Petrol | |
| Formentor Vz2 Tsi 4drive S-a | 3 yrs | 94% | 2,461 | Petrol | |
| Formentor V1 Tsi S-a | 2 yrs | 95% | 1,740 | Petrol | |
| Formentor V2 Phev S-a | 2 yrs | 96% | 1,612 | Hybrid | |
| Formentor V2 Tsi | 2 yrs | 97% | 1,367 | Petrol | |
| Formentor V1 Tsi | 2 yrs | 92% | 936 | Petrol | |
| Formentor V1 Phev S-a | 2 yrs | 93% | 897 | Hybrid | |
| Leon Vz2 Phev S-a | 1 yr | 90% | 746 | Hybrid | |
| Formentor Vz2 Phev S-a | 2 yrs | 90% | 691 | Hybrid | |
| Formentor Vz1 Phev S-a | 1 yr | 94% | 485 | Hybrid | |
| Formentor Vz3 Tsi 4drive S-a | 1 yr | 95% | 441 | Petrol | |
| Ateca Vz1 Tsi 4drive S-a | 1 yr | 95% | 367 | Petrol | |
| Leon First Edition Phev S-a | 2 yrs | 86% | 305 | Hybrid | |
| Leon Vz3 Tsi S-a | 1 yr | 91% | 274 | Petrol | |
| Formentor Vz Edition Tsi 4d Sa | 2 yrs | 97% | 242 | Petrol | |
| Formentor V2 Tsi 4drive S-a | 1 yr | 97% | 213 | Petrol | |
| Leon Vz1 Tsi S-a | 1 yr | 83% | 178 | Petrol | |
| Leon Vz2 Tsi S-a | 1 yr | 87% | 175 | Petrol | |
| Leon Vz3 Phev S-a | 1 yr | 82% | 148 | Hybrid | |
| Ateca Vz2 Tsi 4drive S-a | 1 yr | 94% | 111 | Petrol | |
| Ateca Comfrt And Snd Tsi 4d Sa | 1 yr | 97% | 75 | Petrol | |
| Leon Vz2 Tsi 4drive S-a | 1 yr | 91% | 34 | Petrol | |
| Formentor Vz1 Tsi Evo S-a | 1 yr | 94% | 33 | Petrol |
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