2021 Cupra Formentor V1 TSI 1.5L Petrol · DF21 OGK

The CUPRA Formentor V1 TSI presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 24 July 2025 at 26,821 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend is clearly improving. Just eight days prior, on 16 July 2025 at the identical recorded mileage, the vehicle failed on three separate points: an inoperative engine malfunction indicator lamp and structural tyre damage to both rear wheels. The subsequent pass confirms these specific defects were rectified, though the nature of the tyre failures warrants closer scrutiny of the vehicle's overall care. The mileage pattern reveals a notable plateau. Between the clean pass on 13 July 2024 at 19,911 miles and the failed test on 16 July 2025 at 26,821 miles, the odometer advanced by 6,910 miles in exactly one year. However, the mileage then remained frozen at 26,821 miles across both the 16 July 2025 failure and the 24 July 2025 pass, suggesting either a genuine period of non-use or a recording anomaly. For a vehicle averaging roughly 5,364 miles per annum over five years, this low annual accumulation is consistent with short urban journeys or extended periods of standing, both of which can accelerate certain forms of deterioration despite the modest odometer reading. The simultaneous failure of both rear tyres due to structural separation and lumps is the most significant finding in this record. This is not routine tread wear; it indicates impact damage, prolonged kerbing, or internal tyre degradation often linked to neglected suspension geometry or worn bushes. A prospective buyer should physically inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns and sidewall integrity, paying close attention to the rear suspension components including trailing arm bushes, shock absorbers, and coil springs. The engine MIL fault, though resolved, also justifies verifying that no underlying fault codes remain stored and that the engine runs cleanly through its full rev range without hesitation or excessive exhaust smoke. Given the low mileage and recent clean pass, the mechanical risk is low, but the tyre failures suggest a previous owner who may have deferred basic suspension and wheel maintenance.