Cupra Common MOT Problems (2026)
Cupra models ranked by MOT fail rate, with typical issues to check for cars of each age and type. Based on 15,857 MOT tests (DVSA data for tests carried out in 2024, retests included).
Average Cupra MOT pass rate: 93%
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Cupra Models with the Most MOT Problems
Highest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021)
| # | Model | Fail Rate | Typical Issues (estimate) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S-A | 8% | ||
| 2 | Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-A | 7% | Lighting defects | |
| 3 | Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-A | 6% | ||
| 4 | Cupra Formentor V2 TSI | 6% | ||
| 5 | Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-A | 5% |
Most Reliable Cupra Models
Lowest average fail rates (models with 1,000+ tests, cars registered up to 2021). Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger.
| # | Model | Pass Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-A | 95% | |
| 2 | Cupra Formentor V2 TSI S-A | 93% | |
| 3 | Cupra Formentor V2 TSI | 93% | |
| 4 | Cupra Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-A | 93% | |
| 5 | Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S-A | 91% |
All Cupra Models by Fail Rate
Every Cupra model and year with 300+ MOT tests (cars registered up to 2021), sorted by fail rate (highest first). Fuel type is shown as a guide.
| Model | Year | Pass Rate | Fail Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leon VZ2 PHEV S-A | 2021 | 90% | 10% | |
| Formentor V2 PHEV S-A | 2021 | 91% | 8% | |
| Formentor VZ2 TSI 4DRIVE S-A | 2021 | 93% | 7% | |
| Formentor V1 TSI | 2021 | 93% | 7% | |
| Formentor V1 PHEV S-A | 2021 | 93% | 7% | |
| Formentor VZ2 PHEV S-A | 2021 | 93% | 7% | |
| Formentor V2 TSI S-A | 2021 | 93% | 6% | |
| Formentor V2 TSI | 2021 | 93% | 6% | |
| Formentor VZ1 PHEV S-A | 2021 | 94% | 6% | |
| Formentor V1 TSI S-A | 2021 | 95% | 5% | |
| Formentor VZ3 TSI 4DRIVE S-A | 2021 | 95% | 5% | |
| Ateca VZ1 TSI 4DRIVE S-A | 2021 | 95% | 5% |
Cupra MOT FAQ
What are the most common MOT problems on Cupra cars?
The most common MOT problems on Cupra cars vary by model and age, but typically include lighting defects, suspension wear, brake wear and tyre condition, which are the most common reasons for failure across all makes in DVSA's published MOT statistics. Of the Cupra models with at least 1,000 tests, the Cupra Formentor V2 PHEV S-A has the highest average fail rate at 8%.
Which Cupra model is the most reliable?
In our data, the Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-A has the best MOT record of the Cupra models with at least 1,000 tests: 95% of its 1,699 MOT tests ended in a pass and 5% in a fail. Newer models tend to pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare models of a similar age.
What is the average MOT pass rate for Cupra?
The average MOT pass rate for Cupra is 93%, based on 15,857 MOT tests across 21 models (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That means roughly 7% of MOT tests on Cupra cars ended in a fail.
Cupra Model Problem Guides
Typical issues to check, rough repair costs and year-by-year MOT pass rates for each Cupra model
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