2021 Cupra Formentor V2 TSI 1.5L Petrol · DF21 KVL

A clean MOT record defines this 2021 CUPRA Formentor's mechanical story, with all three PASS certificates on the file issued under standard advisory-free conditions and no component-level defects ever recorded against the vehicle. The most recent pass on 29 November 2025 came immediately after a same-day fail on 28 November 2025, an unusual sequence on paper but one that ultimately resulted in a clean pass with nothing noted, suggesting whatever prompted the initial refusal was rectified on-site or addressed before the subsequent retest. Across the 2024 and 2025 test cycles there is no evidence of recurring suspension wear, brake deterioration, exhaust corrosion, or structural advisories, which indicates the vehicle has not yet developed the chronic defects commonly associated with higher-mileage or older examples. With 33,776 miles recorded against a five-year-old chassis, the annual accumulation works out at roughly 6,755 miles per year, a rate that sits comfortably within the typical band for a privately owned family SUV and suggests the car has seen consistent, mixed-condition use rather than long-term storage or exceptionally hard motorway mileage. The testing gaps between June 2024 and November 2024, and again between November 2024 and November 2025, align with normal MOT scheduling windows and do not indicate any unusual periods off the road. At this mileage level, the mechanical wear should be modest, with the 1.4 TSI petrol engine, DSG or manual gearbox (whichever is fitted), and braking components still well within their expected service life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific component history to chase down, but the inspection should still focus on the areas most likely to surface first on a turbocharged SUV of this age and mileage. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn anti-roll bar bushes, top mounts, or drop links, and pay close attention to steering precision since vague or wandering feel on a Formentor points to worn track rod ends or rear suspension deflection. Check the brake pedal for sponginess or excessive travel, as hydraulic issues under the dashboard or at the rear drums would be the first brake-related concern to develop, and feel for any vibration or judder under moderate braking that could suggest disc run-out. The TSI engine should be started from cold during inspection if possible, listening for any auxiliary belt chirps, timing chain rattle on start-up, or irregular idle that could indicate early carbon build-up or coil pack degradation, all common concerns on this unit. Inspect the underside for any fresh oil misting around the sump, cam chain area, and turbo oil feed lines, as even a clean MOT history cannot rule out emerging seepage between annual tests. Finally, verify that all dashboard warning systems, including tyre pressure monitoring, emissions-related telltales, and electronic stability control, function correctly, as the 2025 fail followed by an immediate pass may relate to a transient sensor or bulb issue that a buyer should confirm has been resolved rather than simply cleared.