2022 Cupra Formentor V1 TSI S-A 1.5L Petrol · FD22 CEF

The defining mechanical story of this 2022 CUPRA Formentor is one of essentially clean roadworthiness supplemented by a recent front brake wear advisory cluster, indicating that the consumable friction components are now entering their first major service cycle. The most recent MOT on 26 June 2026 was a pass, but it carried four advisories, all relating to the front axle: nearside and offside front brake discs noted as worn but not excessively, with the corresponding brake pads on both sides flagged as wearing thin. The only earlier advisory in the record came at the June 2025 test, which noted an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit on its edge. With no prior advisories or failures on file, the overall trend is stable rather than worsening, but the appearance of multiple front brake items at the latest test signals that friction material and disc thickness are approaching a replacement threshold that any prospective buyer should factor into negotiation. Recorded mileage of 37,640 miles over approximately four years equates to around 9,410 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a modern family SUV in active service rather than indicative of long periods of standing or exceptionally heavy use. There are no significant gaps in the testing record to suggest extended lay-up, and the steady accumulation supports a pattern of regular driving consistent with commuting and mixed use. Mechanically, this mileage bracket places the vehicle at a stage where expected wear items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and potentially suspension bushes are beginning to surface, but it is well short of the higher-mileage thresholds where major drivetrain or turbo-related interventions typically become pressing concerns on the 1.5 TSI engine. Given the advisory cluster on the front braking system, a physical inspection and test drive should focus closely on that axle. On the road, listen for any grinding, squealing, or rhythmic scraping from the front wheels under light braking, which would suggest the pads have worn beyond the advisory stage since the June 2026 test. A pulsing or vibrating sensation through the brake pedal or steering wheel under firm braking may indicate that the flagged disc wear has progressed to a point where disc run-out or lipping is now measurable, particularly if the vehicle has been driven aggressively in the intervening months. With the 2025 advisory noting an offside front tyre worn on its edge, check the current tyres for uneven inner or outer shoulder wear, which can point to misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or sagging coil springs on that corner. On the test drive, pay attention to any pulling to one side under braking, clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, and vague or wandering steering response, all of which would warrant closer scrutiny of the front subframe mounting points, anti-roll bar links, and wishbone bushes. Beyond the flagged items, the lack of any advisories relating to corrosion, exhaust integrity, suspension components, or structural areas across both recorded tests is a positive indicator for a vehicle of its age and specification, particularly given the Formentor's known susceptibility to underbody and wheel arch corrosion in harsher climates. The automated DSG-style S-A gearbox and turbocharged petrol unit have not attracted any advisories, though it remains prudent to confirm smooth, hesitation-free gear selection during a warm test drive and to inspect for any oil seepage around the sump, cam chain area, and turbo inlet during a cold start. Requesting evidence of recent pad and disc replacement, or budgeting for front brake refurbishment imminently, should be considered essential given the clear wear trajectory documented at the latest MOT.